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Raymond fraser onb may 8, 1941 october 22, 2018 was a canadian biographer, editor, essayist, memoirist, novelist, poet and short story writer. Fraser published fourteen books of fiction, three of nonfiction, and eight poetry collections. In 2012, he was made a member of the order of new brunswick for his contributions to literature and new brunswicks cultural life. Mustard boards, black cloth backstrip wgilt spine lettering, 292 pages including appendix, illustrated. Fred cogswell, raymond fraser and al pittman, as they reflect the spirit and culture of the maritime people. The life of yvon durelle by raymond fraser at indigo. Yvon durelle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Raymond fraser is the author of books of fiction, three of nonfiction, and six collections of poetry. The first time he durelle put me down, i hit my head first, then my feet. His lifelong nickname was douxgentlebut he mastered a spectacularly brutal profession. Books by raymond fraser author of the fighting fisherman. Yvon durelle goodread biographies by raymond fraser. Raymond fraser annotation yvon durelle fought from the tiny acadian hamlet of baie ste.
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Still, the socalled fighting fisherman did win british empire and canadian titles. Raymond joseph fraser born may 8, 1941 is a canadian poet and prose author. In 1971 he was a founding member of the montreal story tellers fiction performance group, and the rank outsiders poetry extravaganza. Yvon durelle will not be forgotten inside and outside the ring.
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