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Elizabeth Greene (left) and Kath MacLean

MFA in Writing November Events: Readings from new books

Featuring novelist Elizabeth Greene and poet Kath MacLean

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MFA in Writing November Events
Poetry, Prose, Plays, Place

Thursday, Nov. 1
4 pm
Arts 214
Readings from new books by novelist Elizabeth Greene and poet Kath MacLean

Free and open to the public
Info: english.department@usask.ca

Elizabeth Greene is the author of the novel A Season Among Psychics (Inanna, 2018) as well as three books of poetry, most recently Understories (Inanna, 2014). She has edited/co-edited five books, including We Who Can Fly: Poems, Essays and Memories in Honour of Adele Wiseman (Cormorant, 1997) which won the Betty and Morris Aaron Prize for Best Scholarship on a Canadian Subject. She has published in literary magazines and anthologies, most recently in Heartwood, the League of Canadian Poets’ tree anthology.

Recognized as one of Edmonton’s most eclectic poet-performers, Kath MacLean’s unique muse and creative delivery attract attention wherever she reads. Known for rich images, “breath-taking lyricism” and musicality, her award-winning poetry, prose, and non-fiction has generated critical acclaim across Canada and abroad.


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