O. Henry Award
1 appearances
-
Edition 81 (2001) Winner
Mary Swan
メアリー・スワン
Mary Swan
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Nationality
- Canada
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Guelph, Ontario
Career
- Occupations
- novelist, short story writer, librarian
- Active Years
- 2001-2024
- Nominations
- 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prize shortlist (Boys in the Trees)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York University | — | — | — | — | Canada |
| University of Guelph | — | — | — | — | Canada |
York University
Country:
Canada
University of Guelph
Country:
Canada
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | O. Henry Award | The Deep | — | O. Henry Award | winner |
O. Henry Award
2001
Work:
The Deep
Organization:
O. Henry Award
Result:
winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Deep
2002 short story collectionDebut short story collection featuring the O. Henry Award-winning story 'The Deep'. Published by The Porcupine's Quill.
Emma’s Hands
2003 novelBoys in the Trees
2008 novelNovel inspired by a newspaper clipping about a family death. Shortlisted for the Scotiabank Giller Prize.
Bibliography
- The Deep (2002)
- Emma’s Hands (2003)
- Boys in the Trees (2008)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- keen eye for history
Legacy
Canadian novelist and short story writer known for her historical focus. Winner of the 2001 O. Henry Award and shortlisted for the 2008 Scotiabank Giller Prize.