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'''Shaunt Basmajian''' (30 September 1950 – 25 January 1990) was a |
'''Shaunt Basmajian''' (30 September 1950 – 25 January 1990) was a Canadian poet and author. |
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Born in [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]] to [[Armenians|Armenian]] parents, Basmajian emigrated to Canada when he was seven years old. He was a founder of the [[Canadian Poetry Association]], co-founder of Old Nun Publications (with [[Ted Plantos]]), and was a member of the Parliament Street Library poetry group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/471463031.html?dids=471463031:471463031&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+29%2C+1990&author=&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Shaunt+Basmajian+won+acclaim+as+poet&pqatl=google|title=Shaunt Basmajian won acclaim as poet|date= January |
Born in [[Beirut]], [[Lebanon]] to [[Armenians|Armenian]] parents, Basmajian emigrated to Canada when he was seven years old. He was a founder of the [[Canadian Poetry Association]], co-founder of Old Nun Publications (with [[Ted Plantos]]), and was a member of the Parliament Street Library poetry group.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/471463031.html?dids=471463031:471463031&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+29%2C+1990&author=&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Shaunt+Basmajian+won+acclaim+as+poet&pqatl=google|title=Shaunt Basmajian won acclaim as poet|date= 29 January 1990|work=The Toronto Star|pages= A.16|accessdate= 1 December 2009}}</ref> The [[Shaunt Basmajian Chapbook Award]], given annually to a Canadian poet, was established in his memory. The contest ran from 1996–2008. |
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In 1986, he was attacked with a knife and robbed while he was driving a taxi. His right lung was punctured when a robber stabbed him.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/475440871.html?dids=475440871:475440871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+19%2C+1986&author=Jocko+Thomas+Toronto+Star&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Cab+driver%27s+lung+punctured+in+%2480+Scarborough+holdup&pqatl=google|title=Cab driver's lung punctured in $80 Scarborough holdup|last= Thomas |first=Jocko |date= |
In 1986, he was attacked with a knife and robbed while he was driving a taxi. His right lung was punctured when a robber stabbed him.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/475440871.html?dids=475440871:475440871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Sep+19%2C+1986&author=Jocko+Thomas+Toronto+Star&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Cab+driver%27s+lung+punctured+in+%2480+Scarborough+holdup&pqatl=google|title=Cab driver's lung punctured in $80 Scarborough holdup|last= Thomas |first=Jocko |date= 19 September 1986|page= A.8| work=The Toronto Star|accessdate=1 December 2009}}</ref> |
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==Sample poem== |
==Sample poem== |
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"I read the paper / and stay awake all night / writing poems / trying to forget everything / dreaming of a new world / a solution / an answer / in the aftermath" |
"I read the paper / and stay awake all night / writing poems / trying to forget everything / dreaming of a new world / a solution / an answer / in the aftermath" |
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—Shaunt Basmajian, excerpt from "On That Other Day in the Life of Arto Sarkissian," ''Poets Who Don't Dance'', 1985. |
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==Bibliography== |
==Bibliography== |
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*''Surplus Waste and Other Poems'' |
*''Surplus Waste and Other Poems'' – 1982 |
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*''Poets Who Don't Dance'' |
*''Poets Who Don't Dance'' – 1985<ref>{{cite news|url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/475719301.html?dids=475719301:475719301&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+27%2C+1986&author=Lesley+McAllister&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Heading+straight+for+the+heart+of+it&pqatl=google|title=Heading straight for the heart of it (Review of ''Poets Who Don't Dance'' )|last= McAllister|first=Lesley |date= 27 December 1986|work=The Toronto Star |page = G.19|accessdate= 1 December 2009}}</ref> |
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*''Biased Analogies'' |
*''Biased Analogies'' – 1988 |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 08:01, 15 August 2013
Shaunt Basmajian (30 September 1950 – 25 January 1990) was a Canadian poet and author.
Born in Beirut, Lebanon to Armenian parents, Basmajian emigrated to Canada when he was seven years old. He was a founder of the Canadian Poetry Association, co-founder of Old Nun Publications (with Ted Plantos), and was a member of the Parliament Street Library poetry group.[1] The Shaunt Basmajian Chapbook Award, given annually to a Canadian poet, was established in his memory. The contest ran from 1996–2008.
In 1986, he was attacked with a knife and robbed while he was driving a taxi. His right lung was punctured when a robber stabbed him.[2]
Sample poem
"I read the paper / and stay awake all night / writing poems / trying to forget everything / dreaming of a new world / a solution / an answer / in the aftermath"
—Shaunt Basmajian, excerpt from "On That Other Day in the Life of Arto Sarkissian," Poets Who Don't Dance, 1985.
Bibliography
- Surplus Waste and Other Poems – 1982
- Poets Who Don't Dance – 1985[3]
- Biased Analogies – 1988
References
- ^ "Shaunt Basmajian won acclaim as poet". The Toronto Star. 29 January 1990. pp. A.16. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- ^ Thomas, Jocko (19 September 1986). "Cab driver's lung punctured in $80 Scarborough holdup". The Toronto Star. p. A.8. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
- ^ McAllister, Lesley (27 December 1986). "Heading straight for the heart of it (Review of Poets Who Don't Dance )". The Toronto Star. p. G.19. Retrieved 1 December 2009.
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