"We name the world to know it. But words can die before we can say them. Ideas can fade before we can think them."
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About Anne Michaels
Anne Michaels is a Canadian poet and novelist born in Toronto in 1958. She has received numerous awards for her works, including the Orange Prize for Fiction for her novel 'Fugitive Pieces'. Michaels' writing is known for its lyrical beauty and exploration of themes such as memory, loss, and the impact of history on individuals.
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