Books by Michael Ondaatje, plus links to author biography, book summaries, excerpts and reviews

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Michael Ondaatje

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Michael Ondaatje

How to pronounce Michael Ondaatje: on-DARt-she (the t is not silent but is barely heard and rolls into the final syllable)

Michael Ondaatje Biography

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Anil's Ghost jacket

The Cat's Table jacket

Warlight jacket

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Divisadero jacket

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