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Book SynopsisEach year, the best books of poetry published in English internationally and in Canada are honoured with the Griffin Poetry Prize, one of the world's most prestigious and richest literary awards. Since 2001 this annual prize has tremendously spurred interest in and recognition of poetry, focusing worldwide attention on the formidable talent of poets writing in English and works in translation. Each year The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology features the work of the extraordinary poets shortlisted for the awards and introduces us to some of the finest poems in their collections.
Royalties generated from The 2017 Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology will be donated to UNESCO's World Poetry Day, which was created to support linguistic diversity through poetic expression and to offer endangered languages the opportunity to be heard in their communities.
Shortlist announced: April 11, 2017
Readings: June 7, 2017
Prizes awarded: June 8, 2017
Trade ReviewThe world’s premier international poetry prize. * Maclean’s *
The Griffin Poetry Prize is a rich tribute to an art form largely and stupidly ignored by the public . . . an annual report on the state of the poetry nation. * Globe and Mail *
Already of the first calibre — a great shortlist, great judges, great trustees, great intent. * National Post *
The Olympics of poetry. -- Sylvia Fraser * Toronto Life *
