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Margaret Laurence's legacy

Margaret Laurence was one of Canada's most esteemed and beloved writers. She is best known for her Manawaka novels — The Stone Angel, A Jest of God, The Fire Dwellers and The Diviners — which are considered classics of Canadian literature. Yet few know the facts of Laurence's extraordinary and sometimes difficult life.

Canadians mourn the loss of Margaret Laurence. Across Canada, distinguished authors such as Robertson Davies, Timothy Findley and Alice Munro pay tribute to their friend and peer. In addition to her literary achievements, Laurence is also credited with influencing a new generation of writers.
. Laurence was deeply committed to many political causes. As director of The Energy Probe Research Foundation, Laurence was active on issues of peace and the environment. After her death, and with the support of her family, the foundation created The Margaret Laurence Fund. The fund was developed to offer grants and scholarships to students, authors, researchers and publishers whose work promotes peace and environmentalism.
Medium: Radio
Program: As It Happens
Broadcast Date: Jan. 5, 1987
Guest(s): Robertson Davies
Host: Alan Maitland
Interviewer: Dennis Trudeau
Duration: 5:52

Last updated: January 16, 2012

Page consulted on August 21, 2012

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