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Violence
Barely any
Imagery of hunting and violence in nature
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief sexual imagery in some poems
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of violence, beauty, and transformation in the natural world
What this book is about
Ondaatje's 1967 debut poetry collection features imagery of animals, violence, and the Canadian landscape. A foundational work of Canadian literature. Appropriate for older teens and adults.
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