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The other Irving Layton.

Authors :
Amiel, Barbara
Source :
Maclean's. 1/23/2006, Vol. 119 Issue 4, p5-5. 2/3p. 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

The article reports that poet Irving Layton's life is an almost perfect example of how a reputation is made or rejected according to the spirit of the times. Layton's personal beliefs mirrored the 1960s mores of sexual and cultural liberation, which inspired Layton to write some wonderful poetry. If we lived in different times, Layton would have been recognized both then and now as an important public intellectual as well as a fine poet, in particular for his book "Taking Sides."

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00249262
Volume :
119
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Maclean's
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19503978