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A Time of Change
A TIME OF CHANGE: Poems by John McArthur, 2nd edition is a wonderful collection from the Author and Playwright's early days. These reviews were included on the back cover of the original 1973 Canadian edition:
“John McArthur is a man who has lived life to the full. And it shows in his work. He has talent for surprising us, one never knowing which new twist he will take on a traditional-sounding subject. McArthur’s writing is at times romantic, at times misanthropic, often sensual, sometimes even violent. He touches that bitter-sweet core of our emotions, arousing those long-buried remembrances of love, affection and — yes — even hate. John McArthur is a true Canadian talent.”
John South, Editor,
MacLean Hunter Publications
Toronto, Ontario.
“McArthur’s poetry is a lyrical experience, unspoiled by vague symbolism or some popular plaintive revolt. Here beauty is not seen in emotional triumph but in emotion itself, as Man gropes eternally for infinite love and compassion, glimpsing it only in the end from the narrow window of his finite life.”
David W. Ross, Author, critic
and formerly member of the
English faculty of Columbia
University, New York.
“They are poems that have been written to be read by a man who thinks (how can I put it) with his mouth. This is a performer’s score, probably a great performer’s score.”
Michael Macklem, Publisher
Oberon Press,
Ottawa, Ont
“John McArthur is a man who has lived life to the full. And it shows in his work. He has talent for surprising us, one never knowing which new twist he will take on a traditional-sounding subject. McArthur’s writing is at times romantic, at times misanthropic, often sensual, sometimes even violent. He touches that bitter-sweet core of our emotions, arousing those long-buried remembrances of love, affection and — yes — even hate. John McArthur is a true Canadian talent.”
John South, Editor,
MacLean Hunter Publications
Toronto, Ontario.
“McArthur’s poetry is a lyrical experience, unspoiled by vague symbolism or some popular plaintive revolt. Here beauty is not seen in emotional triumph but in emotion itself, as Man gropes eternally for infinite love and compassion, glimpsing it only in the end from the narrow window of his finite life.”
David W. Ross, Author, critic
and formerly member of the
English faculty of Columbia
University, New York.
“They are poems that have been written to be read by a man who thinks (how can I put it) with his mouth. This is a performer’s score, probably a great performer’s score.”
Michael Macklem, Publisher
Oberon Press,
Ottawa, Ont
116 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 26, 2015
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DNF @ 14%
I love supporting Canadians and Canadian authors, but this was just... bad. Every line in every poem had to rhyme to the point that they stopped making sense. I made it through only a few poems before I had to call it quits because I just couldn't handle the way they were written - or the theme itself.
DNF @ 14%
I love supporting Canadians and Canadian authors, but this was just... bad. Every line in every poem had to rhyme to the point that they stopped making sense. I made it through only a few poems before I had to call it quits because I just couldn't handle the way they were written - or the theme itself.
Displaying 1 of 1 review