2020 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology, The: A Selection of the Shortlist by Hoa Ng

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The prestigious and highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry from the shortlist of the 2020 Griffin Poetry Prize.

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The highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry.Each year, the best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world's most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001 this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Each year The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology features the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections.

Author Biography

HOA NGUYEN is the author of several books of poetry, including As Long As Trees Last, Red Juice, and Violet Energy Ingots, which was a finalist for the 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize. As a public proponent and advocate of contemporary poetry, she has served as guest editor for The Best Canadian Poetry in English 2018 and performed and lectured at numerous institutions, including Princeton University, Bard College, Poet's House, and the Banff Centre's Writers Studio. Winner of a 2019 Pushcart Prize and a 2020 Neustadt International Prize for Literature nominee, she has received grants and fellowships from the Canada Council for the Arts, the Ontario Arts Council, the MacDowell Colony, and the Millay Colony for the Arts. Her writing has garnered attention from such outlets as PBS NewsHour, Granta, The Walrus Magazine, the New York Times, and Poetry, among others. Born in the Mekong Delta and raised and educated in the United States, Nguyen has lived in Canada since 2011.

Review

The world's premier international poetry prize. * Maclean's *The Griffin Poetry Prize is a rich tribute to an art form largely and stupidly ignored by the public … an annual report on the state of the poetry nation. * Globe and Mail *The Olympics of poetry. -- Sylvia Fraser * Toronto Life *Already of the first calibre — a great shortlist, great judges, great trustees, great intent. * National Post *

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The highly anticipated annual anthology of the best Canadian and international poetry. Each year, the best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world's most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001 this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Each year The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology features the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections.

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PRAISE FOR THE GRIFFIN POETRY PRIZE: "The world's premier international poetry prize." -- Maclean's "The Griffin Poetry Prize is a rich tribute to an art form largely and stupidly ignored by the public . . . an annual report on the state of the poetry nation." -- Globe and Mail "The Olympics of poetry." -- Sylvia Fraser, Toronto Life "Already of the first calibre -- a great shortlist, great judges, great trustees, great intent." -- National Post "I am very pleased to have been able to help with the inception of this important prize. Poetry is at the heart of language; it's good to see it given the recognition it deserves." -- Margaret Atwood on the inaugural 2001 anthology

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BUZZWORTHY ANNOUNCEMENTS: The announcement of the international and Canadian shortlists (in April, Poetry Month), the readings by the shortlisted poets (in early June), and announcement of the two $65,000 prize winners at a gala event (on the evening following the shortlist readings) generate considerable buzz around the Griffin Poetry Prize and interest in all the shortlisted poets' work. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED: The release of the Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist anthology is an annual event awaited with anticipation by poetry lovers and readers. PRESTIGIOUS: The book fulfills Anansi's mandate to display the best Canadian poets alongside the best international poets. It reinforces our position as the premier publisher of poetry in Canada.

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BUZZWORTHY ANNOUNCEMENTS: The announcement of the international and Canadian shortlists (in April, Poetry Month), the readings by the shortlisted poets (in early June), and announcement of the two $65,000 prize winners at a gala event (on the evening following the shortlist readings) generate considerable buzz around the Griffin Poetry Prize and interest in all the shortlisted poets' work. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED: The release of the Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist anthology is an annual event awaited with anticipation by poetry lovers and readers. PRESTIGIOUS: The book fulfills Anansi's mandate to display the best Canadian poets alongside the best international poets. It reinforces our position as the premier publisher of poetry in Canada.

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BUZZWORTHY ANNOUNCEMENTS: The announcement of the international and Canadian shortlists (in April, Poetry Month), the readings by the shortlisted poets (in early June), and announcement of the two $65,000 prize winners at a gala event (on the evening following the shortlist readings) generate considerable buzz around the Griffin Poetry Prize and interest in all the shortlisted poets' work. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED : The release of the Griffin Poetry Prize shortlist anthology is an annual event awaited with anticipation by poetry lovers and readers. PRESTIGIOUS: The book fulfills Anansi's mandate to display the best Canadian poets alongside the best international poets. It reinforces our position as the premier publisher of poetry in Canada.

Details ISBN1487007310 Pages 120 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1487007310 ISBN-13 9781487007317 Language English Format Paperback Series Number 2020 Imprint House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada Place of Publication Concord Country of Publication Canada Publication Date 2020-12-03 UK Release Date 2020-12-03 Publisher House of Anansi Press Ltd ,Canada Subtitle A Selection of the Shortlist Alternative 9781487007324 DEWEY 811.608 Audience General AU Release Date 2021-01-03 Author Hoa Nguyen Edited by Hoa Nguyen Illustrations Illustrations We've got this

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