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W. H. Drummond's Complete Poems

W. H. Drummond's Complete Poems

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1025616782
ISBN13: 9781025616780
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 494
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.99 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Dr. W. H. Drummond's Complete Poems serves as the definitive anthology of one of Canada's most celebrated and unique voices in literature. William Henry Drummond, often referred to as the poet laureate of the French-Canadian habitant, captured the spirit, humor, and daily struggles of the rural folk of Quebec and Northern Ontario with unparalleled sympathy and charm. This collection brings together his most famous narrative verses, which are distinguished by their use of the habitant dialect-a creative fusion of English and French-Canadian linguistic styles that immortalized the life of the voyageur, the farmer, and the woodsman.

Inside this volume, readers will find classic poems such as The Habitant, Johnny Courteau, and The Wreck of the Julie Plante. These works go beyond mere caricature to offer a poignant and respectful look at the cultural landscape of early Canada. Including an appreciative introduction by the eminent poet Louis Fréchette, this work stands as a cornerstone of Canadian literary heritage, preserving the folklore and human spirit of a foundational era. The collection remains a vital historical document and a source of enduring literary delight, illustrating the bridge between cultures through the power of narrative poetry.

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