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Poetry

James McIntyre

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James McIntyre, often referred to as the “Cheese Poet” due to his fondness for writing about cheese, only published two poem collections titled Musings on the Banks of the Canadian Thames and Poems of James McIntyre. The poems reflect his deep connection to the rural life and landscapes of Ontario, Canada, particularly the Thames River region. McIntyre’s poetry focuses on subjects like agriculture, local history, community life, and caseiculture. His most popular work “Ode on the Mammoth Cheese” is a humorous and celebratory poem that pays tribute to a massive cheese weighing over 7,000 pounds that was produced in Ontario. While his style has been criticized for its “cheesiness” or lack of sophistication, his earnest and heartfelt verses offer a charming glimpse into 19th-century Canadian culture and the poet’s own passion for his homeland.

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