# Margaret Laurence
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Jean margaret laurence (née Wemyss; 1926–1987) 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.
== Biography ==
=== Early years ===
margaret laurence was born Jean Margaret Wemyss on 18 July 1926 in Neepawa, Manitoba, the daughter of solicitor Robert Wemyss and Verna Jean Simpson.
The Great Canadian Novel
In this week's episode of Sweater Weather, we discuss what constitutes The Great Canadian Novel. After sharing our personal writing updates—Naomi's ghostwriting projects and Aaron's progress on a comedic novel—we tackle the complex question of national identity in literature. We explore how Canadia…
Guy Vanderhaeghe
My guest on this episode is Guy Vanderhaeghe. Guy is a three-time winner of the Governor’s-General Award for his collections of short stories, Man Descending and Daddy Lenin, and for his novel, The Englishman’s Boy, which was also shortlisted for the Giller Prize and The International Dublin Litera…
Lillian Allen et. al, "Muttertongue: What Is a Word in Utter Space" (Exile Editions, 2025)
In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery interviews Gregory Betts, one of the poets behind the collaboration, Muttertongue: what is a word in utter space (Exile Editions, 2025) – by Lillian Allen (Toronto’ s seventh Poet Laureate, a dub poet, writer, and Juno Award winner), Gary Barwin (poet, writ…
S7 Ep. 35: Remembering Alice Munro: Jonny Diamond on His Mother and the Great Canadian Writer
Editor and writer Jonny Diamond joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Nobel Prize-winning short story writer Alice Munro, who passed away May 13 in the same Canadian town where Diamond’s mother died 12 years earlier. He outlines what made the lives of the two women si…
#148: Is There A Right Time To Read A Book? and The Dutch House vs The Party
Ann Patchett, Tessa Hadley, and finding the right time to read a book – welcome to episode 149!
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In the first half, we answer the question: is there a right time for each particular book? In the second half, we compare Ann…
What is the greatest Canadian novel of all time?
Here at The Next Chapter, we read Canadian all year long. But to help celebrate Canada Day, we’re asking what makes a book a Canadian classic. To help answer this question, we’ve called upon CBC Books producer Bridget Raymundo and lifelong bookseller Nathan Maharaj. They discuss their favourite Can…
A Bird in the House Audiobook by Margaret Laurence
Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: A Bird in the HouseCategories: Classic, Coming of Age, FictionAuthor: Margaret LaurenceNarrator: Amy MatysioPublisher: McClelland & StewartRelease date: 02-25-2025Language: EnglishSummary:One of Canada’s most accomplished authors…
Paul Theroux on the road in Canada
We’re talking about Canada today, a place I know a little something about. My homeland is the subject of Paul Theroux’s newest travel book.
He drove from Newfoundland’s rocky shores west to rainy Vancouver, talking to people from all walks of life.
His roots in Canada run deep, and he tells th…
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