Description
Author Tom Wayman
Publisher Ontario Review Press 1980
Binding paperback
Condition like new
Summary
Introducing Tom Wayman: Selected Poems 1973-1980 is a collection by Canadian poet Tom Wayman, known for his influential role in the work poetry movement. Wayman's poetry captures the voice of the working class and explores themes of labor, social justice, and personal experience. This book, published by Ontario Review Press as part of their Poetry Series, showcases selected poems from the 1973 to 1980 period, marking a significant era in Wayman's development as a poet. His writing is lauded for its accessible style and ability to transform everyday work life into compelling and thought-provoking poetry.
Tom Wayman is an esteemed Canadian poet and academic, often credited with pioneering "work poetry," which emphasizes the significance of labor and the experiences of working-class people. His contribution to Canadian literature and his role in redefining the poetry of the workplace make him a notable figure. His work, celebrated for its realism and authenticity, stands out for making the ordinary extraordinary, appealing to readers interested in the intersections of art, labor, and social consciousness.
This book is unavailable and is good for the collector. In fine condition.