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  • Towards the Last Spike

    Enriched edition. A Tribute to Resilience and Determination in Canadian Railroad History

    E. J. Pratt's 'Towards the Last Spike' is a monumental epic poem that vividly captures the narrative of Canada's railway construction, threading together themes of national identity, perseverance, and the transformative power of industry. Written in a modernist style, Pratt employs innovative imagery and rich metaphors, reflecting both the grandeur and the brutal realities of the building process. ... Read more

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  • Newfoundland Verse

    Exploring Newfoundland's rugged beauty through evocative verse

    by E. J. Pratt ...
    E. J. Pratt's "Newfoundland Verse" is a poignant exploration of the rugged beauty and resilient spirit of Newfoundland, articulated through a blend of rich imagery and lyrical elegance. Composed during the early 20th century, Pratt's work draws heavily on the geographical and cultural heritage of his home province, weaving thematic elements of nature, mythology, and humanity into a cohesive ... Read more

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  • Newfoundland Verse

    by E. J. Pratt ...
    Old, old is the sea to-day.A sudden stealth of ageHas torn awayThe texture of its youth and grace,And filched the rose of daybreak from its waters.Now lines of greyAnd dragging vapors on its browHeavily are drawn;And it lies broken as with centuries,Though yesterday, ... Read more

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  • Brébeuf and His Brethren

    Enriched edition. A poetic journey of faith, courage, and cultural encounters in 17th century New France

    E. J. Pratt's "Brébeuf and His Brethren" is a poignant narrative poem that delves into the life and martyrdom of Jesuit missionary Jean de Brébeuf and his companions in 17th-century Canada. Through vivid imagery and a lyrical style that interweaves historical fact and spiritual reflection, Pratt captures the struggles and triumphs faced by these early missionaries as they navigated the ... Read more

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  • E.J. Pratt: Letters

    Series series Collected Works of E.J.Pratt
    This edition of E.J. Pratt’s letters is the final volume in the Collected Works series. Because of Pratt’s role in the making of Canadian culture between and after the World Wars, his correspondence highlights key moments in our cultural history and provides a view of the enterprise from its very centre.The letters take us into his "workshop," illuminating the research behind his distinctive ... Read more

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    “One of the greatest American poets of her time.”—New York TimesCollected Poems features Edna St. Vincent Millay’s incisive and impassioned poetry and sonnets, as well as the poet’s last volume, Mine the Harvest, compiled and published in 1956 by her sister Norma Millay. Alongside Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Marianne Moore, and E. E. Cummings, Millay remains among the most celebrated poets of the ... Read more

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  • DH Lawrence, The Poetry Of

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  • The Mariner of St. Malo: a Chronicle of the Voyages of Jacques Cartier, from Chronicles of Canada

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