Sheila Watson Writer

Sheila Martin Watson (24 Oct 1909 – 1 Feb 1998 ) was a Canadian novelist, critic and teacher. She "is best known for her modernist novel, The Double Hook." The Canadian Encyclopedia declares that: "Publication of Watson's novel The Double Hook (1959) marks the start of contemporary writing in Canada."

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Birth dateOctober 24, 1909
Birth nameSheila Martin Doherty
Nationality
Canadians
Date of deathFebruary 01, 1998
Education
Master of Arts
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award
Lorne Pierce Medal
notable work
The Double Hook

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