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Marilyn Bowering | |
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Born | Winnipeg, Manitoba | April 13, 1949
Occupation | Poet, novelist and playwright |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Victoria |
Marilyn Bowering (born April 13, 1949) is a Canadian poet, [1] novelist and playwright. As well as several adventure novels and many books of poetry, Bowering has also scripted a number of dramatic works and a libretto.
Bowering was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. She studied English at the University of Victoria, and graduated with a Master of Arts degree. [2]
Bowering presently lives in Sooke, British Columbia; she is married and has one daughter. [3]
In 1987, Bowering wrote a book of poetic monologues, titled Anyone Can See I Love You, which was later adapted as a radio drama. [4] In 1998 she wrote an adventure story, Visible Worlds, which received positive reviews. [5] [6]
In 2012, her book of poetry, Soul Mouth, was published. [7]
In 2013 Bowering worked with composer Gavin Bryars to create the libretto for a chamber opera, Marilyn Forever, about Marilyn Monroe. [8] [9]
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Marilyn Bowering | |
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Born | Winnipeg, Manitoba | April 13, 1949
Occupation | Poet, novelist and playwright |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Victoria |
Marilyn Bowering (born April 13, 1949) is a Canadian poet, [1] novelist and playwright. As well as several adventure novels and many books of poetry, Bowering has also scripted a number of dramatic works and a libretto.
Bowering was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. She studied English at the University of Victoria, and graduated with a Master of Arts degree. [2]
Bowering presently lives in Sooke, British Columbia; she is married and has one daughter. [3]
In 1987, Bowering wrote a book of poetic monologues, titled Anyone Can See I Love You, which was later adapted as a radio drama. [4] In 1998 she wrote an adventure story, Visible Worlds, which received positive reviews. [5] [6]
In 2012, her book of poetry, Soul Mouth, was published. [7]
In 2013 Bowering worked with composer Gavin Bryars to create the libretto for a chamber opera, Marilyn Forever, about Marilyn Monroe. [8] [9]