Gwendolyn MacEwen (1941-1987) was one of Canada's most talented and unique poets. Despite her delicate appearance, she could embody contrasting roles in her writing, notably in "The T. E. Lawrence Poems." She deeply engaged with Jewish and Arab cultures, learned Hebrew and Arabic, and traveled alone in the region. A celebrated poet, she won the Governor General's Award for Poetry twice.
Her poetry is both groundbreaking and unforgettable. Now you can enjoy the powerful first works of this poet in The Poetry of Gwendolyn MacEwen, Volume The Early Years . These poems show the beginnings of a poetic style that inspired other poets and amazed readers for years. Her poetic voice is in turns playful, melancholy and daring; this is a must-read for all fans of MacEwen and poetry lovers that want an introduction to this important writer.