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An impressive selection of some of the best work of canadian poets and atwoods brilliant introductory survey of canadian poetry make this an excellent textbook choice download here. Editor the new oxford book of canadian verse in english, oxford university press toronto, ontario, canada, 1982. Chosen by the distinguished scholar and critic, dame helen gardner, the book makes available in one volume the full range and variety of english nondramatic verse. Download the new oxford book of canadian verse in english.
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Contributor to anthologies including the new oxford book of canadian verse, the penguin book of canadian verse, the new canadian poets, inside the poem, and world poetry. It quickly established itself as a classic anthology, equal to palgraves golden treasury in popularity and public recognition. Notable literary prizes for english canadian poetry include the governor generals awards, the griffin poetry prize, the gerald lampert award and the pat lowther award. Publication date 1992 topics english poetry early modern, 15001700. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Margaret atwood edits the new oxford book of canadian verse. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Oxford book of canadian verse by arthur james marshall smith, 9780195401066, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Add the new oxford book of english verse, 12501950 to cart. The new oxford book of canadian verse in english pbk by margaret atwood. She has given readings across canada, in the united states and in australia, and is represented in a wide array of anthologies, including the new oxford book of canadian verse, the norton introduction to poetry, the norton introduction to literature, and the morningside papers.
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