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Gwendolyn MacEwen

Canadian poet and novelist (1941-1987) · Canada · On the map · Writers · Died at 46

Gwendolyn Margaret MacEwen was a Canadian poet and novelist. A "sophisticated, wide-ranging and thoughtful writer," she published more than 20 books in her life.

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Pat Lowther Award

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"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 Canada's greatest poets."

Country
Canada
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1941 to 1987 · aged 46