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Matthew Walsh

b. 1982

Canadian poet

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About Matthew Walsh

Born 1982. Matthew Walsh is a Canadian poet.

Matthew Walsh is a Canadian poet, originally from Nova Scotia and currently based in Toronto, Ontario.

Their debut book, these are not the potatoes of my youth, was published in 2019, and was shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Award and the Trillium Book Award for English Poetry in 2020.

They followed up in 2024 with Terrarium, which was shortlisted for the Trillium Book Award for English Poetry in 2025.

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Important facts

Born
1982
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Poet
Nationality
Canada

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthew Walsh?

Canadian poet

When was Matthew Walsh born?

Matthew Walsh was born in 1982.

What is Matthew Walsh's occupation?

Matthew Walsh is a poet.

What nationality is Matthew Walsh?

Matthew Walsh is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Matthew Walsh

· Wikidata: Q134608288

· DBpedia: Matthew Walsh (writer)

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