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Irving Layton was a renowned Canadian poet, born on March 12, 1912, and passed away on January 4, 2006. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound insight into social realities.

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Famous Irving Layton Quotes

“It amazes me that organs that piss Can give human beings such perfect bliss.”

Giving Humans Human Beings Perfect Bliss Organs

Author:Irving Layton

About the Author

Born: March 12, 1912
Died: January 4, 2006
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 24

Books & Sources

The whole bloody bird: obs, aphs & pomesRelated source material

A Wild Peculiar Joy: The Selected PoemsRelated source material

Engagements: the prose of Irving LaytonRelated source material

Selected Poems, 1945-89: A Wild Peculiar JoyRelated source material

Taking Sides: The Collected Social and Political Writings of Irving Layton, 1935-1977Related source material

The Selected Poems of Irving LaytonRelated source material

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