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Poetry Canadian

Scoring in Injury Time

by (author) Francis Sparshott

Publisher
Wolsak and Wynn Publishers Ltd.
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
Canadian
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781894987097
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $17.00

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Out of print

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Description

Scoring in injury time is about endings. It is likely the last collection of poetry that will be published by the distinguished poet, Francis Sparshott. Autumnal images of geese and derelict buildings haunt these poems, though Sparshott also takes the time to make some pointed social commentary. These are poems in a minor key, punctuated with occasional bright bits of satire. But in the end you are left with the image of man who will "sit at my desk and warm/what is left of your hand in mine."

About the author

Francis Sparshott is a professor emeritus in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto.

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