The distinguished poet and writer Lorna Crozier discusses her new collection of poetry After That (McClelland & Stewart, 2023), with Joseph Planta.

After That by Lorna Crozier (McClelland & Stewart, 2023). Click to buy this book from Amazon.ca: After That

Text of introduction by Joseph Planta:

I am Planta: On the Line, in Vancouver, British Columbia, at TheCommentary.ca.

Lorna Crozier joins me again. She has just published a new collection of poetry, After That. These poems, written in the aftermath of her partner Patrick Lane’s death, illustrate and illuminate for the reader the depths of grief following the loss of a loved one, somebody she lived with for over forty years. As she processes her loss, we see how she copes, what memories provide comfort and solace, and which ones are filled with mixed emotion. We see very intimate scenes in their life together, as well as soon after Patrick’s death. I’ll ask Lorna about writing, finding her voice again, and about this fascinating journey we all take at death, whether it’s ourselves or others. Perhaps she’s gleaned some insight or wisdom from her loss. Lorna Crozier is the distinguished poet and writer, who has published eighteen books of poetry, as well as two memoirs, both of which she appeared on the program with Small Beneath the Sky, and Through the Garden. Her books have been finalists for all the major awards in British Columbia, and Canada. She is a recipient of the BC Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Literary Excellence, and the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award. She is professor emerita at the University of Victoria, and an Officer of the Order of Canada. Visit www.lornacrozier.ca for more information. This new book is published by McClelland & Stewart. We taped this interview two and a half weeks ago. Please welcome back to the Planta: On the Line program, Lorna Crozier; Professor Crozier, good morning.

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