A Poet's Youth

""A Poet's Youth"" is a memoir written by Allan Dowling, a Canadian poet, and author. The book is a poignant and insightful account of the author's formative years and his journey towards becoming a poet. Dowling takes readers on a journey through his childhood in rural Canada, his teenage years in Toronto, and his early adulthood in London, England.The book is divided into three parts, each of which covers a different phase of the author's life. In the first part, Dowling writes about his childhood and the influence of his family on his love for literature and poetry. He also shares his experiences of growing up in a small town and the challenges he faced as a young boy.The second part of the book focuses on Dowling's teenage years in Toronto. He writes about his struggles with identity and sexuality, as well as his discovery of the Beat poets and their influence on his own writing.In the final part of the book, Dowling writes about his time in London, where he studied at the University of London and began to establish himself as a poet. He shares his experiences of living in a foreign country, his relationships with other writers and artists, and his growing confidence as a poet.Overall, ""A Poet's Youth"" is a beautifully written memoir that offers a unique insight into the life of a poet. Dowling's prose is poetic and evocative, and his story is both personal and universal. The book will appeal to anyone who loves literature, poetry, and memoirs that explore the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.