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Selected letters of Margaret Laurence and Adele Wiseman

Selected letters of Margaret Laurence and Adele Wiseman

Biography & MemoirEssays
Pages
424
Published
1997
Language
English

Synopsis

Discover the enduring friendship and literary partnership of Margaret Laurence and Adele Wiseman through their forty years of correspondence. These letters offer intimate insights into Laurence's life, from her time in Africa and motherhood to her struggles and growth as a writer, alongside Wiseman's unwavering support. The collection also provides a unique look at the Canadian publishing world and the vibrant cultural landscape of the mid-20th century, making it a valuable resource for literary enthusiasts and scholars alike.

Prose complexity
7/10

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InformativeReflectiveIntellectualEmotional
Epistolary

Genres

Biography & Memoir Essays Literary Fiction

Authors

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Adele Wiseman

Adele Wiseman was a Canadian writer whose work explored themes of identity and community. She is remembered for her correspondence with fellow author Margaret Laurence, collected in "Selected Letters of Margaret Laurence and Adele Wiseman."

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Margaret Laurence

Jean Margaret Laurence (née Wemyss; July 18, 1926 – January 5, 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.