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Wayside Gleams
Hardcover
Fiction AnthologiesGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025488936
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 110
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Wayside Gleams is a poignant collection of lyrical poetry that showcases the early literary talents of Laura Goodman Salverson. As a significant figure in Canadian letters, Salverson utilizes this anthology to explore themes of nature, spirituality, and the nuances of the human condition. The verses reflect a deep appreciation for the quiet beauty found in everyday life, capturing fleeting moments of insight and emotion with grace and clarity.
The work is characterized by its rhythmic quality and its ability to blend the author's Icelandic heritage with the landscapes of her Canadian surroundings. Readers will find a range of poetic expressions that delve into longing, resilience, and the contemplative observations of a sensitive soul. By focusing on the gleams of inspiration found by the wayside, Salverson offers a meditative journey through the 1920s Canadian literary landscape. This collection stands as an important contribution to the country's poetic tradition, highlighting the voice of a woman who would go on to become a two-time Governor General's Award winner. Wayside Gleams remains a vital work for those interested in historical Canadian poetry and the evolution of female voices in North American literature.
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