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Pearl
Overview
The making of a poem is like the making of a pearl - you take something gritty and create a jewel. George Bowering's final book of poetry, Pearl, follows this impulse, sprawling in search of the next glimmering insight, tugging at different threads with a multifarious large-heartedness. Pearl centres around a promise Bowering made to himself that one day he would write a poem about his mother, Pearl Bowering - a hillbilly, athlete, and champion bridge player. This promised poem anchors a book about the grit of life and what poetry can make from it. Touching, ribald, and cheeky, Pearl reflects on a life well-lived and well-written.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781772017137
- ISBN-10: 1772017132
- Publisher: Talonbooks
- Publish Date: March 2026
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.4 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 117
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