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It might be counterintuitive, but Catherine Owen believes being a writer involves much more than writing. In this provocative book she examines the moving parts of the literary community and explains what makes it tick. Starting with reading, which Owen believes is a fundamental part of being a writer, she considers activities such as reviewing, translating, hosting radio shows and even running small presses. With over sixty interviews as well as her own experiences to draw on, Owen sketches a compelling picture of what a literary life can be. Readers will come away with a new appreciation for the dynamism of the Canadian literary scene and the inspiration to contribute to it.
“?it’s immensely refreshing that she subverts the discourse about the status of poetry as a popular culture failure and celebrates the possibilties inherit in broadening and hybridizing the poet’s practice.” – Events: Poetry and Prose
“Engaging, informative, concise, evocative ? Catherine Owen?s The Other 23 & a Half Hours is a clear, keen contemporary snapshot of Canada?s vibrant poetry community. A must read for any new, emerging poet.” – Urban Graffiti
“The book offers no program for a career in poetry, making the title a somewhat tongue-in-cheek jab at professionalized poetry. At the Victoria, BC event in promotion of her book, in July of this year, Owen told the audience that the book grew out of her frustration with the pressure young poets feel to enter academia.” – The Bull Calf
216 Pages
8.60in * 5.75in * .58in
320.00gr
May 20, 2015
9781928088004
eng
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