Handwriting: Poems
poetry by Ondaatje
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Handwriting: Poems is a 1998 poetry collection by Michael Ondaatje. The book explores themes related to his birthplace, Sri Lanka.12
Michael Ondaatje is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian novelist and poet known for his unique blend of myth, history, jazz, and memoirs in his writing. His poetry collections often delve into personal experiences and historical figures. Handwriting: Poems is one of several poetry collections he has published, alongside works like The Dainty Monsters, The Collected Works of Billy the Kid, and Secular Love.1
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