White Canoe and Other Verse by Alan Sullivan is a collection of poignant and beautifully crafted poems that explore themes of nature, love, and spirituality. Sullivan's language is rich and evocative, drawing the reader in with vivid imagery and emotional depth.

Many of the poems in this collection focus on the natural world, with Sullivan using vivid descriptions to bring the beauty of the natural world to life. His love and reverence for nature shine through in every line, creating a sense of wonder and awe in the reader.

In addition to nature, Sullivan also explores themes of love and human emotion in his poetry. His poems are infused with a sense of longing and passion, capturing the complexity of human relationships with honesty and sensitivity.

Overall, White Canoe and Other Verse is a stunning collection that showcases Sullivan's talent as a poet. His imagery is rich and evocative, his emotions raw and honest, making this a book that will resonate with readers long after they have finished reading. I highly recommend this collection to anyone who appreciates beautiful and thought-provoking poetry.

Book Description:
This early collection of Alan Sullivan's work is from the pen of a young Canadian author who portrays Canada's short Summer season as the voyage through a Summer of life in an allegorical "white canoe". During that voyage Sullivan shares with the reader his expressions of joy, loss, doubt, uncertainty and hope for a blissful conclusion. Sullivan's later career would embrace classic and unique depictions of the early development of his country, winning a Governor General's Award for his 1941 novel "Three Came to Ville Marie" . This selection of a nascent Alan Sullivan's poems makes an important contribution to the work of Canadian poets of this era. - Summary by Bruce Kachuk