The Distance of a Shout

Released: February 24, 2026
Length: 4 hrs
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

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The Distance of a Shout is a poetic memoir by Michael Ondaatje, collecting fifty years of his most significant poems. It traces his personal journey, from childhood in Sri Lanka to life in rural Ontario, exploring themes of loss, self-discovery, and longing. This curated collection offers insights into Ondaatje’s life and the enduring power of poetry to illuminate the human experience.

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