At the Gates of the Theme Park - Softcover

Norman, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1894469461 ISBN 13: 9781894469463

Publisher: Mansfield Press, 2010

Synopsis

In Peter Norman's exciting debut collection, the poet stands, awed and perhaps a tad scared, at the brink of a loud, swirling, thrilling world. Its mysteries and its upheavals spark amusement, sadness and occasionally anger. Whether navigating love and loss, facing the trauma of modern warfare or simply trying to pick up some bread at the supermarket, Norman Ñ already an accomplished writer with a broad arsenal of poetic forms and tones Ñ steps through the theme park's gate and into its carnival whirlwind. Clear and plainspoken, these eclectic poems deliver pleasure, mystery and the unexpected.

About this title

About the Author:

Born and raised in Vancouver, where he completed a Creative Writing BFA at the University of British Columbia, Peter Norman has since lived in Ottawa, Calgary and Halifax. His poetry and fiction have appeared in several periodicals and anthologies, including Jailbreaks: 99 Canadian Sonnets and the 2008 and 2009 editions of The Best Canadian Poetry. His first novel, Emberton, is forthcoming in 2012 from Douglas & McIntyre.

Review:

"The Lucky Child is a significant addition to the growing stock of literature by Greeks of the Diaspora and their descendants." (James Karas, The Greek Press)

The Lucky Child is a significant addition to the growing stock of literature by Greeks of the Diaspora and their descendants.O (James Karas, The Greek Press)

About this edition

• Publisher: Mansfield Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1894469461
• ISBN 13: 9781894469463
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 70