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Paper Boat

New and Selected Poems: 1961-2023

by Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood
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An extraordinary career-spanning collection from one of the most revered poets and storytellers of our age
Tracing the legacy of Margaret Atwood—a writer who has fundamentally shaped the contemporary literary landscapes—Paper Boat: New and Selected Poems, 1961–2023 assembles Atwood’s most vital poems in one essential volume.
In pieces that are at once brilliant, beautiful, and hyper-imagined, Atwood gives voice to remarkably drawn characters—mythological figures, animals, and everyday people—all of whom have something to say about what it means to live in a world as strange as our own. “How can one live with such a heart?” Atwood asks, casting her singular spell upon the reader and ferrying us through life, death, and whatever comes next. Atwood, in her journey through poetry, illuminates our most innate joys and sorrows, desires and fears.
Spanning six decades of work—from her earliest beginnings to brand-new poems—this volume charts the evolution of one of our most iconic and necessary authors.

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    October 8, 2024

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    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9780593914656
      • File size: 279187 KB
      • Duration: 09:41:37

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      Although her novels overshadow her other works, Margaret Atwood's poetry has won the Governor General's Award--roughly equivalent to the Pulitzer. Her latest collection, which she delivers in this audio edition, includes selections from her entire career and involves subjects that range from the Canadian experience to life as an aging woman alone. Perhaps as a way of refraining from imposing interpretations on the listener, Atwood uses a truncated spectrum of volume, tone, and emotion in her narration. This does invite the listener into the poems but also leaves them sounding rather the same, which does them a disservice. They are rich in variety, imagery, and language, and it would be interesting--and useful--to learn more about what they mean to the author. D.M.H. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine
    • Library Journal

      April 1, 2025

      Atwood's luminous collection of poems (her latest since 2020's Dearly) captures the evolution of one of contemporary literature's most influential voices. The poems limn Atwood's six-decade career, continually revisiting themes such as transformation, existence, and the tension between life and death. Her poems span a wide emotional range and are delivered in the audio version by Atwood herself, in her wry and grimly witty voice. This volume includes texts from all 14 of Atwood's previous poetry collections, some previously unpublished works from her earliest years, and two dozen poems that are brand-new. Each poem highlights Atwood's extraordinary talent, touching on any one of a myriad topics as she pushes language to reveal hidden truths and transforms daily images into revelations. Listeners will encounter figures both mythic and contemporary, from goddesses to a tinwoodswoman to the author herself, with each bringing unique insight into humankind's fear and joys. VERDICT Over hundreds of poems, this expansive collection is a testament to Atwood's lasting literary influence. Narrated with her signature blend of fierceness and contemplation, the audio is a timeless and essential addition to any poetry collection.--Susan McClellan

      Copyright 2025 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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