Marilyn Bowering

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Marilyn Bowering
Born (1949-04-13) April 13, 1949 (age 74)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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

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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