Irving Layton
Irving Peter Layton, OC (March 12, 1912 – January 4, 2006) was a Romanian-born Canadian poet. He was known for his "tell it like it is" style which won him a wide following but also made enemies. As T. Jacobs notes in his biography (2001), Layton fought Puritanism throughout his life:
Layton's work had provided the bolt of lightning that was needed to split open the thin skin of conservatism and complacency in the poetry scene of the preceding century, allowing modern poetry to expose previously unseen richness and depth.Read more about Irving Layton: Recognition, Discography
Famous quotes by irving layton:
“And me happiest when I compose poems:
Love, power, the huzza of battle
are something, are much:
yet a poem includes them like a pool
water and reflection.”
—Irving Layton (b. 1912)
“My neighbour
doesn’t want to be loved
as much as
he wants to be envied.”
—Irving Layton (b. 1912)
“how seasonably
leaf and blossom uncurl
and living things arrange their death,
while someone from afar off
blows birthday candles for the world.”
—Irving Layton (b. 1912)
“Progress of a marriage:
‘There was a time when you couldn’t
make me happy.
Now the time has come when you can’t
make me unhappy.’”
—Irving Layton (b. 1912)