The Poetry of Gwendolyn Macewen. Selected and Introduced by Margaret Atwood - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.

The Poetry of Gwendolyn Macewen. Selected and Introduced by Margaret Atwood - Bilingual quotes that celebrate the beauty of language, showcasing meaningful expressions in two unique perspectives.

Gwendolyn MacEwen was a significant figure in Canadian poetry, known for her unique voice and powerful imagery. Her works often explored themes of identity, spirituality, and the human experience, showcasing her deep connection to history and mythology. MacEwen's poetry reflects a vivid imagination and a profound understanding of the complexities of life, drawing readers into her mystical landscapes and profound insights.

Margaret Atwood, a celebrated author and poet, selected and introduced MacEwen’s poetry, offering readers a curated glimpse into her extraordinary body of work. Atwood's introduction serves as a bridge to understanding the themes and contexts surrounding MacEwen’s poetry. It highlights MacEwen's influence on Canadian literature and the significance of her voice in the literary landscape of her time.

This collection not only showcases MacEwen's talent but also invites readers to appreciate her contributions to poetry. Through Atwood's insights, one gains a greater appreciation for MacEwen's unique approach to language and her ability to convey deep emotions. The anthology is a testament to MacEwen’s legacy and the lasting impact of her work within the realm of poetry.

More »

Popular quotes

Small towns are like metronomes; with the slightest flick, the beat changes.
by Mitch Albom
Look, if you say that science will eventually prove there is no God, on that I must differ. No matter how small they take it back, to a tadpole, to an atom, there is always something they can't explain, something that created it all at the end of the search. And no matter how far they try to go the other way – to extend life, play around with the genes, clone this, clone that, live to one hundred and fifty – at some point, life is over. And then what happens? When the life comes to an end? I shrugged. You see? He leaned back. He smiled. When you come to the end, that's where God begins.
by Mitch Albom
You say you should have died instead of me. But during my time on earth, people died instead of me, too. It happens every day. When lightning strikes a minute after you are gone, or an airplane crashes that you might have been on. When your colleague falls ill and you do not. We think such things are random. But there is a balance to it all. One withers, another grows. Birth and death are part of a whole.
by Mitch Albom
There's lying," says Mum, fishing out the envelope she wrote the directions on from her handbag, "which is wrong, and there's creating the right impression, which is necessary.
by David Mitchell
The nun said, I can forgive the language. I'm not sure I can forgive your making an obscene gesture at your mother. Ya gotta know her, Holland said. If you knew her, you'd give her the finger, too.
by John Sandford
But an ink brush, she thinks, is a skeleton key for a prisoner's mind.
by David Mitchell
Unlimited power in the hands of limited people always leads to cruelty.
by David Mitchell
Ain't you supposed to have peace when you die?'You have peace,' the old woman said, 'when you make it with yourself.
by Mitch Albom
My life amounts to no more than one drop in a limitless ocean. Yet what is any ocean, but a multitude of drops?
by David Mitchell
You say you're 'depressed' - all i see is resilience. You are allowed to feel messed up and inside out. It doesn't mean you're defective - it just means you're human.
by David Mitchell