Billy-Ray Belcourt Poetry books in order

Poetry by Billy-Ray Belcourt, including the collection The Idea of an Entire Life.

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# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Idea of an Entire Life 2025 Billy-Ray Belcourt Buy

The Idea of an Entire Life (2025) is Billy-Ray Belcourt’s latest poetry collection. It builds on the themes he has explored since his debut: identity, intimacy, and the experience of Indigenous life in Canada.

The collection adds to a body of poetry that has already won major recognition, including the Griffin Poetry Prize for his first book.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Billy-Ray Belcourt Poetry series?

There are one books in the Billy-Ray Belcourt Poetry series, published in 2025.

What is the first book in the Billy-Ray Belcourt Poetry series?

The first book in the Billy-Ray Belcourt Poetry series is The Idea of an Entire Life, published in 2025.

What is The Idea of an Entire Life about?

The Idea of an Entire Life (2025) is a poetry collection by Billy-Ray Belcourt. It continues his exploration of identity, desire, and what it means to live as an Indigenous person in contemporary Canada.

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