Gwendolyn MacEwen
Canadian poet and novelist (1941ā1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwen (1 September 1941 ā 29 November 1987) was a Canadian poet and novelist.[1] A "sophisticated, wide-ranging and thoughtful writer,"[2] she published more than 20 books in her life. "A sense of magic and mystery from her own interests in the Gnostics, Ancient Egypt and magic itself, and from her wonderment at life and death, makes her writing unique.... She's still regarded by most as one of the best Canadian poets."[3]
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Born | Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwen (1941-09-01)1 September 1941 Toronto, Ontario |
Died | 29 November 1987(1987-11-29) (aged 46) Toronto, Ontario |
Occupation | Writer |
Language | English |
Nationality | Canadian |
Education | High school dropout, autodidact |
Notable awards | Governor General's Award |
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