“And it occurs to me that if I were aboard a rowboat floating in the middle of all the beer I've drunk in a lifetime, I'd never be able to see the shore.”
Quote by Al Purdy
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The more easily kept illusions: the poetry of Al Purdy
The poetry of Al Purdy, as presented in 'The more easily kept illusions,' reflects the Canadian landscape and the human experience, with a focus on themes of nature, memory, and identity. Purdy's work is known for its conversational tone and its exploration of the Canadian spirit. more
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