Marilyn Bowering

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Marilyn Bowering
Born (1949-04-13) April 13, 1949 (age 76)
OccupationPoet, novelist and playwright
NationalityCanadian
Alma mater University of Victoria

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.

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Personal 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]

Bowering presently lives in Sooke, British Columbia; she is married and has one daughter. [3]

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. [4] In 1998 she wrote an adventure story, Visible Worlds , which received positive reviews. [5] [6]

In 2012, her book of poetry, Soul Mouth, was published. [7]

In 2013 Bowering worked with composer Gavin Bryars to create the libretto for a chamber opera, Marilyn Forever, about Marilyn Monroe. [8] [9]

Awards and honours

Publications

Novels

Poetry

Other

Drama

Radio

References

  1. ↑ Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People . Vol. 12. Canadian Library Association; 1984. p. 252.
  2. ↑ Marilyn Bowering's entry in The Canadian Encyclopedia
  3. ↑ "Thread of melancholy runs through Marilyn Monroe opera". Kevin Bazzana / Times Colonist, September 15, 2013
  4. ↑ "'Marilyn Forever' opera reveals composer Gavin Bryars' collaborative spirit". Mike Boehm Los Angeles Times, Mar 13, 2015
  5. ↑ Nooy, Juliana De (2005-06-21). Twins in Contemporary Literature and Culture: Look Twice. Springer. ISBN   978-0-230-28686-3.
  6. ↑ Book Review Digest. Vol. 95. H. W. Wilson Company. 1999. p. 186.
  7. ↑ "Marilyn Bowering, Soul Mouth". Malahat Review, Poetry Review by J. A. Weingarten
  8. ↑ "'Marilyn Forever' librettist Marilyn Bowering talks about the screen siren's romantic idealism.". Hollywood Reporter, 3/20/2015 by Jordan Riefe
  9. ↑ "Thread of melancholy runs through Marilyn Monroe opera". Kevin Bazzana / Times Colonist, September 15, 2013