Raymond Knister
Canadian poet, novelist, story writer and columnist (1899–1932) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Raymond Knister (27 May 1899 – 29 August 1932) was a Canadian poet, novelist, story writer, columnist, and reviewer, "known primarily for his realistic narratives set in rural Canada ... Knister was a highly respected member of the Canadian literary community during the 1920s and early 1930s, and recent criticism has acknowledged him as a pioneer in establishing a distinctively modern voice in Canadian literature."[1]
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Born | John Raymond Knister May 27, 1899 Ruscom, Ontario |
Died | August 29, 1932 Stoney Point, Ontario |
Resting place | Port Dover, Ontario |
Language | English |
Nationality | Canadian |
Citizenship | British subject |
Notable awards | Graphic Publishers' Canadian Novel prize |
Spouse | Myrtle Gamble (1901–1995) |
Children | Imogen Givens (1930–2010) |
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