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Rona Murray

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Rona Murray

Aliases: Rona Jean Murray

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1924-02-10 (London, England)
Died
2003-07-09 (Victoria, British Columbia, Canada) age 79
Nationality
Canadian
Languages
English
Religion
Unknown
Residence History
India (early childhood) → Canada (immigrated in 1932) → Vancouver Island

Career

Occupations
poet, teacher, editor
Active Years
1958-2003
Affiliations
Douglas College, Selkirk College, University of Victoria, University of British Columbia

Education

Queen Margaret's School
Period: 1932-1941
Year of Graduation: 1941
Country: Canada
Mills College
Country: United States
University of British Columbia
Country: Canada
Graduated
University of Kent
Degree: Ph.D.
Country: United Kingdom
Earned Ph.D.

Awards

Ethel Wilson B.C. Fiction Award
1984
Work: The Indigo Dress and Other Stories
Organization: BC Book Prizes
Result: Shortlisted
Pat Lowther Award
1982
Work: Journey
Result: 受賞
Norma Epstein National Award for Creative Writing
1965
Work: The Enchanted Adder
Result: 受賞
Macmillan of Canada Creative Writing Award
1964
Work: The Enchanted Adder
Result: 受賞
B.C. Centennial One-Act Play Award
1958
Work: Blue Duck's Feather and Eagledown
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

The Enchanted Adder

1965 Poetry

Journey

1981 Poetry

Adam and Eve in Middle Age

1984 Poetry

Bibliography

  • The Enchanted Adder (1965)
  • The Power of the Dog (1968)
  • Selected Poems (1974)
  • Ootischenie (1974)
  • Journey (1981)
  • Adam and Eve in Middle Age (1984)
  • The Indigo Dress and Other Stories
  • Blue Duck's Feather and Eagledown (1958)

Legacy

Canadian poet known for her poetry collections, teaching, and editing. Received several awards for her works.

Archives

  • University of Victoria