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Whylah Falls: 10th Anniversary Edition

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Whylah Falls: 10th Anniversary Edition

by George Elliott Clarke

Polestar Book Publishers | January 15, 2000 | Trade Paperback

Whylah Falls is a rare, beautiful, and extraordinary book of poetry-one that is in as much demand 10 years after its publication as it was when first released. Whylah Falls is a mythic community in the heart of Black Nova Scotia populated with larger-than-life characters: lovers young and old, murderers, muses, and musicians. The powerful and sensuous narrative sings with the rhythm of blues and gospel, spinning a complex, absorbing tale of unrequited love, earthy wisdom, devouring corruption, and racial justice.
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    A Work of Wonderous Language

    John Parker

    5 years ago

    If you never have heard of George Elliot Clarke, Whylah Falls is a good of an introduction as any. The book is a series of connected poems, based around various characters and in the end a murder. The language is vibrant, electric with imagery at points that makes you go, "Wow!" Don't believe me? Read it and find out. It is one of the books I still cherish from my Literary Landmarks class in University.

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From Our Editors

Award-winner George Elliott Clarke presents a breathtaking book of poetry as popular now as it was a decade ago. This volume inspired the acclaimed CBC Radio drama, a popular stage play and a feature film, One Heart Broken into Song. Whylah Falls, Tenth Anniversary Edition is a poetic masterpiece, powerful, sensuous, filled with energy, celebrating Canada's ethnic culture. It weaves an intricate, engaging tale of unrequited love, wisdom, corruption and racial injustice. Whylah Falls is a mythic community in Black Nova Scotia, filled with memorable characters: lovers of all ages, murderers, musicians and muses.

From the Publisher

Whylah Falls is a rare, beautiful, and extraordinary book of poetry-one that is in as much demand 10 years after its publication as it was when first released. Whylah Falls is a mythic community in the heart of Black Nova Scotia populated with larger-than-life characters: lovers young and old, murderers, muses, and musicians. The powerful and sensuous narrative sings with the rhythm of blues and gospel, spinning a complex, absorbing tale of unrequited love, earthy wisdom, devouring corruption, and racial justice.

About the Author

George Elliott Clarke is the winner of the Archibald Lampman Award for Poetry.

Edition Details

10th Anniversary Edition

Trade Paperback

240 Pages, 5.33 x 8 x 0.6 in

January 15, 2000

Polestar Book Publishers

English


189609550X
9781896095509

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