Marilyn Bowering (born April 13, 1949) is a Canadian poet,[1] novelist and playwright. As well as several adventure novels and many books of poetry, Bowering has also scripted a number of dramatic works and a libretto.
Early life
Bowering was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up in Victoria, British Columbia. She studied English at the University of Victoria, and graduated with a Master of Arts degree.[2]
Career
In 1987, Bowering wrote a book of poetic monologues, titled Anyone Can See I Love You, which was later adapted as a radio drama.[3] In 1998 she wrote an adventure story, Visible Worlds, which received positive reviews.[4][5]
In 2012, her book of poetry, Soul Mouth, was published.[6]
In 2013 Bowering worked with composer Gavin Bryars to create the libretto for a chamber opera, Marilyn Forever, about Marilyn Monroe.[7][8]
Personal
Bowering lives in Sooke, British Columbia; she is married and has one daughter.[9]
Bibliography
Novels
- The Visitors Have All Returned - 1979
- To All Appearances a Lady - 1989
- Visible Worlds - 1997
- Cat's Pilgrimage - 2004
- What It Takes to Be Human - 2007
Poetry
- The Liberation of Newfoundland - 1973
- One Who Became Lost - 1976
- The Killing Room - 1977
- The Book of Glass- 1978
- Sleeping With Lambs - 1980
- Giving Back Diamonds - 1982
- The Sunday Before Winter - 1984
- Grandfather was a Soldier - 1987
- Anyone Can See I Love You - 1987
- Calling All the World - 1989
- Love As It Is - 1993
- Autobiography - 1996
- Human Bodies: Collected Poems 1987-1999 - 1999
- The Alchemy of Happiness - 2003
- Green - 2007
- Soul Mouth - 2012
- Threshold - 2015
Other
- Many Voices, An anthology of contemporary Canadian Indian Poetry, co-edited with D. Day. - 1977
- In Fine Form: The Canadian Book of Form Poetry, edited by Kate Braid and Sandy Shreve - 2005
Drama
- Anyone Can See I Love You - 1988
- Hajimari-No-Hajimari, four myths of the Pacific Rim - 1986
- Temple of the Stars - 1996
Radio
- Grandfather was a Soldier - 1983
- Anyone Can See I Love You - 1986
- Laika and Folchakov, a Journey in Time and Space - 1987
- A Cold Departure, the Liaison of George Sand and Frederic Chopin - 1989
Awards
- National Magazine Award for Poetry, Gold 1978
- Nominated for the 1984 Governor General's Award (The Sunday Before Winter)
- National Magazine Award for Poetry, Silver 1989
- Long Poem Prize, The Malahat Review, 1994
- Pat Lowther Award for poetry, 1997 (Autobiography)
- Nominated for the 1997 Governor General's Award (Autobiography)
- Nominated for the 1997 Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize (Autobiography)
- Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize, 1998 (Visible Worlds)
- Short-listed for the Orange Prize, 1999 (Visible Worlds)
- Short-listed for the Dorothy Livesay Poetry Prize, 2004 (The Alchemy of Happiness)
- Short-listed for the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize 2007 (What It Takes to Be Human)
References
- ^ Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People. Vol. 12. Canadian Library Association; 1984. p. 252.
- ^ Marilyn Bowering's entry in The Canadian Encyclopedia
- ^ "'Marilyn Forever' opera reveals composer Gavin Bryars' collaborative spirit". Mike Boehm Los Angeles Times, Mar 13, 2015
- ^ Juliana De Nooy. Twins in Contemporary Literature and Culture: Look Twice. Palgrave Macmillan UK; 21 June 2005. ISBN 978-0-230-28686-3. p. 161–.
- ^ H.W. Wilson Company. Book review digest. Vol. 95. H.W. Wilson Co.; 1999. p. 186.
- ^ "Marilyn Bowering, Soul Mouth". Malahat Review, Poetry Review by J. A. Weingarten
- ^ "'Marilyn Forever' librettist Marilyn Bowering talks about the screen siren's romantic idealism.". Hollywood Reporter, 3/20/2015 by Jordan Riefe
- ^ "Thread of melancholy runs through Marilyn Monroe opera". Kevin Bazzana / Times Colonist, September 15, 2013
- ^ "Thread of melancholy runs through Marilyn Monroe opera". Kevin Bazzana / Times Colonist, September 15, 2013
External links
- Marilyn Bowering
- Marilyn Bowering fonds at University of Victoria, Special Collections
- Archives of Marylin Bowering (Marylin Bowering fonds, R15614) are held at Library and Archives Canada