The Life Of Margaret Laurence by James King

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The Life Of Margaret Laurence

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Author: James King
ISBN: 9780307367211

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Published on Feb 21, 2012 | 480 Pages

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Published on Feb 21, 2012 | 480 Pages

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The magnificent and long-awaited biography of the beloved writer who gave us the Manawaka novels, including The Diviners and The Stone Angel.

"A moving portrait of a troubled, passionate individual." –The Toronto Star

"King has created a Laurence who is reminiscent of her own fictional heroes–strong, vulnerable and full of life-affirming spirit." –The Calgary Herald

"A fascinating story, emotional and perplexing, and one sharply etched by both tragedy and triumph." –The London Free Press

"King’s stirring, compassionate biography will inspire many readers to return to the unforgettable characters and moments Margaret Laurence left behind in her fiction." –The Hamilton Spectator

"King’s is a full and fascinating book: as a narrative; as a rich view of the landscape of Canadian writing and publishing; and as an account of the complex forces that shaped Laurence’s remarkable body of fiction and its tormented heroines." Quill & Quire

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James King

James King lives and works in Wilton, Connecticut. His non-fiction work has been published in a wide variety of magazines and newspapers, including the San Francisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, and New York Daily News. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and holds an M.A. in Writing from Manhattanville College. Bill Warrington’s Last Chance is his first novel.

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