University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Library: Canadian Poetry
A comprehensive resource for many issues and examples of poetry from Canada. Includes a section on Canadian poets, journals and magazines, literary events, and more. Very detailed and informative.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Library: George Bowering
A biography of George Bowering can be found here along with a list of his publications and some written about him, some of his poems and his writing philosophy.
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Libraries: Canadian Poetry Online: Milton Acorn
In addition to a biography of Milton Acron's life, you will find here an explanation of his philosophy, some of his best poems, and a bibliography of his published works.
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The Official Website of Irving Layton
This site is dedicated to Irving Layton and was created by a friend and fan. It has his biography, bibliographies, links, a blog and photos.
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Authors Aloud the Voices of Canadian Literature: Poetry
Canadian poets can be heard reading their own works on this site. Each author has a short biography and a link to any individual website.
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The Leonard Cohen Files
This is a vast web site devoted to the writings, art and music of Leonard Cohen, who also contributes to the site. It seems to mention everything he has published and some things he hasn't. There are many photos on the site that cover...
ABC Bookworld
Bc Book World: Acorn, Milton
This excellent biography focuses on Milton Acorn's accomplishments and those factors that influenced his growth as a poet. A bibliography of his works is also provided.
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The League of Canadian Poets: Al Purdy and the Dorsets
Canadian poet and teacher Kathryn Bjornson explains how she uses Al Purdy's poem "Lament for the Dorsets" to teach about First Nations migrations in pre-European days.
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The League of Canadian Poets: Identity and Autobiography
Explores Canadian poetry that reveals personal insights and reflections on the larger Canadian identity, and presents learning activities where students do research and write poems.
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League of Canadian Poets: Contemporary Canadian Poetry Poem Tasting Hour
In this essay, the author offers techniques for helping students to see through the poet's eyes.
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City of Edmonton: Edmonton's Poet Laureate
E. D. Blodgett became Edmonton's second Poet Laureate in July of 2007. Biographical information is posted here along with a statement by the poet, and a description of the role of the Poet Laureate.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Bill Bissett's Acceptance Speech for George Woodcock Award
This speech was written in 2007 by Bill Bissett. It is written in his poetic style with no punctuation or capitals and many missing letters. It would make an interesting challenge and followup discussion to have students decipher it.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview #1 With Bill Bissett by Alan Twigg
This is a transcript of Alan Twigg's first interview with the poet Bill Bissett, dated 1978. In it, he asks Bissett about his life story.
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Bc Bookworld: Interview #2 With Bill Bissett by Alan Twigg
This is a transcript of Alan Twigg's second interview with the poet Bill Bissett, dated 1992. It occurred after the publication of his book "inkorrect thots".
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Bc Bookworld: Interview With Al Purdy by Alan Twigg
This is a transcript of an interview with the poet Al Purdy, dated 1978. In it Alan Twigg asks Purdy about his life story.
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Bc Bookworld: Interview With Leonard Cohen by Alan Twigg
Leonard Cohen was interviewed in 1979, 1984 and 1985 by Alan Twigg. This is a summarized transcript of those interviews.
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Bc Bookworld: Interview With Susan Musgrave by Alan Twigg
In this 1980 interview with Susan Musgrave, the author talks about her poetry and her ideas about writing poetry.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: E. D. Blodgett
A few biographical sentences about E. D. Blodgett, a Canadian poet from Edmonton. A list of his published works is included. This Wikipedia page was a work in progress at the time of writing this.
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Lesley Choyce: The Poet: 'Caution to the Wind'
Lesley Choyce has posted a large collection of his poetry here (on four pages) from a book called 'Caution to the Wind.'
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The League of Canadian Poets: Emile Nelligan
Emile Nelligan was a poet from Quebec who lived from 1879 to 1941. He has often been compared to Rimbaud. This is a profile of his tortuous life - he spent two-thirds of his life in a mental institution.
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The League of Canadian Poets: Gwendolyn Mac Ewen
This article on Gwendolyn MacEwen is from a series on Young Rebel Poets, poets who made their mark on the world in their youth and continue to be remembered today.