Marie-Claire Blais

[[File:marieclaireblais.png|200px|thumb|left|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.