The Colour as Naked
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The Colour as Naked is a poetry collection by Patrick Anderson, published in 1953. Anderson, an English-born Canadian poet, was known for his rapid juxtaposition of contrasting images, influenced by poets like Dylan Thomas and T.S. Eliot.1
The collection draws upon Anderson's experiences in Canada, as well as his time in Malaya and England. Anderson's work often responded to Canadian landscapes and history, and he was influential in establishing the literary magazine Preview. His earlier collections include A Tent for April (1945) and The White Centre (1946).1
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