Barbara Gowdy

CanadianLiterary FictionContemporary Fictionb. 1950

Barbara Gowdy is a celebrated Canadian novelist and short-story writer known for her ability to create sympathetic, unconventional characters. Born in Windsor, Ontario, she has authored several acclaimed books, including 'The White Bone', 'Helpless', and 'Mister Sandman'. Her work often explores themes of marginalization, family dynamics, and the boundaries of normality. She is a member of the Order of Canada and a Guggenheim Fellow.

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Awards

['Marian Engel Award (1996)', 'Order of Canada (2006)', 'Trillium Book Award (2008)', 'Guggenheim Fellowship (2012)']

Notable Works

['Through the Green Valley', 'Falling Angels', 'We So Seldom Look on Love', 'Mister Sandman', 'The White Bone', 'The Romantic', 'Helpless', 'Little Sister']