Poetry
Description
James McIntyre, often referred to as the “Cheese Poet” due to his fondness for writing about cheese, published two collections of poems in his lifetime. McIntyre was born in Scotland but emigrated to Canada as a youth. The poems reflect his deep connection to rural Canadian life and landscapes of Ontario, particularly the Thames River region. His poetry focuses on subjects like agriculture, local history, community life, and caseiculture. His most popular work, “Ode on the Mammoth Cheese,” is a humorous, celebratory poem that pays tribute to a massive cheese produced in Ontario weighing over 7,000 pounds. 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 passion for his adopted homeland.
Read free
This ebook is thought to be free of copyright restrictions in the United States. It may still be under copyright in other countries. If you’re not located in the United States, you must check your local laws to verify that this ebook is free of copyright restrictions in the country you’re located in before accessing, downloading, or using it.
Download for ereaders
-
Compatible epub — All devices and apps except Kindles and Kobos.
-
azw3 — Kindle devices and apps. Also download the Kindle cover thumbnail to see the cover in your Kindle’s library. Despite what you’ve been told, Kindle does not natively support epub. You may also be interested in our Kindle FAQ.
-
kepub — Kobo devices and apps. You may also be interested in our Kobo FAQ.
-
Advanced epub — An advanced format that uses the latest technology not yet fully supported by most ereaders.
Read online
A brief history of this ebook
More details
Sources
Transcriptions
Page scans
Improve this ebook
Anyone can contribute to make a Standard Ebook better for everyone!
To report typos, typography errors, or other corrections, see how to report errors.
If you’re comfortable with technology and want to contribute directly, check out this ebook’s GitHub repository and our contributors section.
You can also donate to Standard Ebooks to help fund continuing improvement of this and other ebooks.