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by Patrick Connors (Author)
In his highly anticipated follow-up to 'The Other Life', Patrick Connors presents 'The Long Defeat', a poetic journey through the depths of personal and universal turmoil. Connors, influenced by his own experience of pandemic-induced unemployment, delves into the essence of human resilience and the quest for renewal. Through poignant verses and lyrical precision, he captures the spectrum of emotions-- from despair and isolation to the profound resilience that emerges from enduring hardship.
Author Biography
PATRICK CONNORS lives and works in the Scarborough area of Toronto. He has published his poems in numerous literary publications including The Toronto Quarterly, Spadina Literary Review, Tamaracks. His previously published book is The Other Life: Poems, (Mosaic Press, 2020, ISBN 9781771615402). He has also been a major figure in the burgeoning poetry reading scene of the greater Toronto area, a superb performer and a generous literary colleague.
