{"product_id":"measures-of-astonishment-poets-on-poetry-paperback","title":"Measures of Astonishment: Poets on Poetry - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThe League of Canadian Poets\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA society without poetry and the other arts would have broken its mirror and cut out its heart. - Margaret Atwood \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo boldly insists one of our greatest writers in Measures of Astonishment, a refreshing and eclectic mix of deeply personal and formal essays that offer a glimpse into the minds of some of Canada's most influential poets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to Atwood, the contributors to this volume include a who's who of the country's literary elite: Anne Carson, George Elliott Clarke, Anne Simpson, Tim Lilburn, A.F. Moritz, Marilyn Bowering, Mark Abley, Glen Sorestad, Robert Currie, Don McKay, Lillian Allen and Gregory Scofield. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures of Astonishment shines a northern light on poetry, offering unique perspectives as to what it is, what it does, and why it matters.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eLeague of Canadian Poets\u003c\/b\u003e was founded in 1966 to nurture the advancement of poetry in Canada. This collection is based on the Anne Szumigalski Lecture Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 12, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772950216992,"sku":"9780889773714","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b6ae0adac6f375d1e9ef88d825dc1a14.webp?v=1780417068","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/measures-of-astonishment-poets-on-poetry-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}