For nearly 40 years, Canadian writer George Fetherling has been the professional outsider who is nevertheless at the center of things; a cyclone of activity in the arts generally and a supportive presence for those who labor there alongside him. His more than 50 books, including Selected Poems and Travels by Night , form a persuasive argument for a distinct Canadian brand of humanism, rooted in the contemporary day but honoring the past while acknowledging the cosmopolitan character of Canadian cities. This collection of ...
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For nearly 40 years, Canadian writer George Fetherling has been the professional outsider who is nevertheless at the center of things; a cyclone of activity in the arts generally and a supportive presence for those who labor there alongside him. His more than 50 books, including Selected Poems and Travels by Night , form a persuasive argument for a distinct Canadian brand of humanism, rooted in the contemporary day but honoring the past while acknowledging the cosmopolitan character of Canadian cities. This collection of articles and essays brings together a range of critics, academics, and writers from across Canada to discuss various aspects of his life and ideas. This retrospective commentary provides both a fresh insight to those familiar with Fetherling as well as a useful introduction to his work.
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