Iconic Canadian poet Al Purdy's widow, Eurithe Purdy, has launched a literary prize to recognize the best new book of poetry in Canada.
Iconic Canadian poet Al Purdy's widow, Eurithe Purdy, has launched a literary prize to recognize the best new book of poetry in Canada. Eurithe Purdy, the widow of acclaimed poet Al Purdy, has launched a $10,000 prize recognizing the best Canadian book of poetry.
"I have always wanted to return the favour and help support new generations of Canadian poets. It gives me great satisfaction to finally be in that position and I know Al would be thrilled as well."At 99 years old, Eurithe wanted to be involved in the process, so she couldn't afford to waste time. In consultation with trusted advisors and literary experts, she'll judge the first iteration of the prize, selecting from books published in the past two years.Future winners will be selected by a panel of judges including poets, critics and academics. The submission details are not yet finalized but will be announced when they are available.
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