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Eli Mandel

Eli Mandel was a renowned Canadian poet, critic, editor, and anthologist for over three decades beginning in the 1950s. Born in Estevan, Saskatchewan, he taught for many years at York University. His many books included ten poetry monographs or collections, including An Idiot Joy, which won the Governor General’s Award for poetry in 1967.