Wilfred Watson
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Wilfred Watson (May 1, 1911 ā March 25, 1998) was professor emeritus of English at Canada's University of Alberta for many years. He was also an experimental Canadian poet and dramatist, whose innovative plays had a considerable influence in the 1960s.[1] The Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB) says that "Watson ushered in an avant-garde in Canadian theater years before the rear guard had fully emerged."[2]
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Wilfred Watson | |
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Born | (1911-05-01)May 1, 1911 Rochester, England |
Died | March 25, 1998(1998-03-25) (aged 86) |
Occupation | Professor |
Language | English |
Citizenship | Canadian |
Notable awards | Governor General's Award |
Spouse | Sheila Watson |
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