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Social commentary writer.  Companion, Order of Canada, 1972.  Works often reflect a hostile and violent society, with dark themes.  Written over 20 novels, several plays, collections of poetry and fiction, as well newspaper articles.  Recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships.  Partner was [[Mary Meigs]].
 
Social commentary writer.  Companion, Order of Canada, 1972.  Works often reflect a hostile and violent society, with dark themes.  Written over 20 novels, several plays, collections of poetry and fiction, as well newspaper articles.  Recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships.  Partner was [[Mary Meigs]].
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==Further Research/Reading==
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* http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/writers/027005-1000-e.html
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* http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/articles/marieclaire-blais

Revision as of 19:16, 27 September 2013

Marie-Claire Blais

Country

Canada

Birth - Death

1939 -

Occupation

Writer

Notable Achievements

Order of Canada

Description

Social commentary writer. Companion, Order of Canada, 1972. Works often reflect a hostile and violent society, with dark themes. Written over 20 novels, several plays, collections of poetry and fiction, as well newspaper articles. Recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships. Partner was Mary Meigs.

Further Research/Reading