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Canadian Literary Legends: Explore the Works of Acclaimed Authors

Delve into the captivating writings of iconic Canadian authors like Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, and more. Discover renowned novels and poetry that have shaped the landscape of Canadian literature.

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Canadian Literary Legends: Explore the Works of Acclaimed Authors

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  1. Canadian Authors

  2. Michael Ondaatje • This Sri-Lanka born Canadian author famously wrote: • novels such as The English Patient and Anil’s Ghost, and • books of poetry such as The Collected Works of Billy the Kid

  3. Margaret Atwood • This best-selling Canadian author wrote various strange sci fi and feministy things, like • The Edible Woman • The Handmaid’s Tale and • Oryx and Crake.

  4. Farley Mowat • This Canadian author wrote stories about wildlife and the Canadian north, such as • Never Cry Wolf • The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be and • Lost in the Barrens

  5. Margaret Laurence • This depressed old lonely woman wrote several novels about depressed old lonely women, including • A Jest of God • The Diviners and • The Stone Angel

  6. Pierre Berton • This arrogant, tedious CBC journalist, TV personality and author wrote endless long, tedious non-fiction things about Canadian history, including • The Last Spike • Klondike and • The Mysterious North

  7. Stephen Leacock • This Canadian humourist has an award named after him, and wrote books such as • Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town • Nonsense Novels and • Literary Lapses

  8. Joseph Boyden • This Canadian author won funding and awards for indigenous writing, only to eventually get outed as probably lying about being indigenous. • His works include: • The Orenda • Three Days Road and • Through Black Spruce

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