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Frank Oliver Call
1878–1956
A Canadian poet and teacher, he wrote with a graceful, reflective style and also explored the landscapes and culture of French Canada and Acadia in his travel books. His work links literary scholarship, regional history, and early 20th-century Canadian poetry.
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Acanthus and Wild Grape
by Frank Oliver Call
In a Belgian Garden, and Other Poems
by Frank Oliver Call
About the author
Born in West Brome, Quebec, in 1878, Frank Oliver Call was a Canadian poet, travel writer, and professor of modern languages. He studied at Bishop's University and McGill, and also continued his education in Paris and Marburg before going on to teach at Bishop's and McGill.
Call is remembered mainly for his poetry, but he also wrote books of travel and cultural reflection, including The Spell of French Canada and The Spell of Acadia. His writing shows a strong interest in place, language, and the character of French-speaking Canada, giving his work a thoughtful sense of history as well as atmosphere.
Alongside his literary work, he was active in Canadian cultural life and was recognized for Blue Homespun, which won a Quebec literary award in 1924. He died in Knowlton, Quebec, in 1956, leaving behind a body of work that still appeals to readers interested in Canadian poetry and regional writing.