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Read Locally / Think Globally
Poetry
must be seen as poetry, but that does not mean it is without social,
political, or other relevant meaning. In fact, it is the mark of a great
culture to be aware intensely of art as art, and at the same time as
the vehicle for civilized values and for the manifold energies of life. –Louis Dudek
MONTREAL— Poetry Quebec and Chapters are teaming up to celebrate National Poetry Month. From
Monday, April 23 to Sunday, April 29, Chapters (1171 Sainte-Catherine
Street W.) will prominently display the books of some of Montreal’s
finest English-language poets.
The event will culminate in a special “Meet & Greet” from noon to 5 PM on April 28 and 29, where featured poets— Susan
Briscoe, Mary di Michele, Endre Farkas, Jack Hannan, Steve Luxton,
Robyn Sarah, Carolyn Marie Souaid and Gillian Sze – will be on hand, in
one-hour shifts, to sign books and share their love of poetry with the
public.
According
to Endre Farkas, one of the organizers: “Montreal English language
poets have played an important part in the development of Canadian
literature. Think of A.M. Klein, F.R. Scott,
Louis Dudek, Irving Layton, and Leonard Cohen— to name a few. And the
contribution continues with this new generation of writers.”
“Poems
have a way of getting to the heart of the matter. And though many would
have us believe that it has no relevance, you just have to surf the net
to see the thousands of sites and blogs dedicated to poetry. And it is
poetry most people turn to when they want to underline the special
occasions in their lives,” says co-organizer Carolyn Marie Souaid.
The organizers and co-editors of Poetry Quebec
encourage and invite everyone to come out and meet the poets at
Chapters, and support them not only because they are local but because
they are good.
Saturday
12-1 Endre Farkas
1-2 Steve Luxton
2-3 Richard Sommer (represented by Vicki Tansey)
3-4 Mary di Michele
4-5 Robyn Sarah
Sunday
12-1 Carolyn Marie Souaid
1-2 Gillian Sze
2-3 Susan Briscoe
3-4 Jack Hannan
Information: (514) 488-3185
Founded in 2009, Poetry Quebec
is an online magazine dedicated to Quebec’s English-language poets and
poetry – past and present. Since its inception in 2009, PQ has had over
one million hits.
