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I studied literature as well [granted, did not matriculate] but precisely because I fell in love with literature and poetry (already having been involved in mus
by 52-6F-62 7y ago
I studied literature as well [granted, did not matriculate] but precisely because I fell in love with literature and poetry (already having been involved in music) in high school.
Did you ever read any Canadian poetry?
Some of our more celebrated poets were a little more literal, or prosaic, or largely storytellers. A prime example is Al Purdy (here performed by both himself reading, and in a dramatic presentation by Gord Downie [RIP]. Hopefully this is easily digestible as a sampling over pointing you to pages with words on them):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKeczB3wrg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPKeczB3wrg
- Naga 7y agoWhat a great combination. I didn't know it existed! I discovered Purdy through Downie years ago, but didn't know about this. I'm still in such grief over Downie dying just over two years ago, which is strange for a man that I did not know and only met briefly once. I have been a Hip fan since I became conscious of music and culture and it just grew into something I could no longer contain. Thank you for sharing.
- 52-6F-62 7y agoMan, the whole country is still grieving over the loss of that man. I get it. (Side note: his last solo album is like a blow to the heart. “Introduce Yourself”) If you liked that you should dive down the YouTube rabbit hole. There is at least one dramatic reading by Gordon Pinsent as well: https://youtu.be/yCBKlGbsL-o https://youtu.be/yCBKlGbsL-o