Sheila Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sheila Martin Doherty October 24, 1909 New Westminster, British Columbia |
| Died | February 1, 1998 (aged 88) Nanaimo, British Columbia |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | University of British Columbia (B.A., M.A.) University of Toronto (Ph.D.) |
| Notable works | The Double Hook |
| Notable awards | Lorne Pierce Medal |
| Spouse | Wilfred Watson |
Sheila Martin Watson (24 October 1909 – 1 February 1998 ) was a Canadian novelist, critic and teacher.[1] She "is best known for her modernist novel, The Double Hook."[2] The Canadian Encyclopedia declares that: "Publication of Watson's novel The Double Hook (1959) marks the start of contemporary writing in Canada."[3]
- ^ N/a (March 1, 1998). "Obituary: Sheila Watson". Quill & Quire. Archived from the original on 27 November 2010. Retrieved 23 September 2009.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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