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Margaret Laurence

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Canadian novelist and short story writer (1926-1987)

CanadaWritersLived 1926 to 1987 · aged 60
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Jean Margaret Laurence was a Canadian novelist and short story writer, and is one of the major figures in Canadian literature. She was also a founder of the Writers' Trust of Canada, a non-profit literary organization that seeks to encourage Canada's writing community.

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Marker for Margaret Laurence at Neepawa, ManitobaMarker for Margaret Laurence at Neepawa, Manitoba

Awards 5

1975Molson Prize
1974Governor General's Award for English-language fiction
1966Governor General's Award for English-language fiction
Companion of the Order of Canada
Person of National Historic Significance

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About this person

Country
Canada
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1926 to 1987 · aged 60
Written about in
15 languages

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