A Year of Last Things

In A Year of Last Things, acclaimed novelist Michael Ondaatje revisits his poetic roots to explore a reflective and intimate tapestry of memories, travels, and cultural crossings. Drawing from a life marked by displacement, discovery, love, and loss, Ondaatje’s poetry intertwines moments from childhood in Sri Lanka to his experiences in Canada, highlighting the small, meaningful fragments that shape a life. This collection offers a profound, emotionally resonant look at personal history through intricate and vivid poetic reflections.