Anne Michaels

Anne Michaels is a Canadian author and poet known for her novel 'Fugitive Pieces,' which won the Orange Prize for Fiction and the Books in Canada First Novel Award. Her work often explores themes of memory, history, and the impact of the past on the present. Michaels has also published several poetry collections, including 'The Weight of Oranges' and 'Miner's Pond,' which have received critical acclaim.

Books

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  1. 1. Fugitive Pieces

    "Fugitive Pieces" is a novel that explores the life of a Holocaust survivor who is rescued as a young boy by a Greek geologist. The boy grows up to become a poet and translator, haunted by his traumatic past and the loss of his family. The story also includes the perspective of a young professor who is obsessed with the poet's work, digging into the poet's past to understand his own life. The novel delves into themes of memory, loss, and the power of language.