Wilfred Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 1, 1911 Rochester, England |
| Died | March 25, 1998 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Language | English |
| Citizenship |  Canadian |
| Notable awards | Governor General's Award |
| Spouse | Sheila Watson |
Wilfred Watson (May 1, 1911 – March 25, 1998) was professor emeritus of English at Canada's University of Alberta for many years. He was also an experimental Canadian poet and dramatist, whose innovative plays had a considerable influence in the 1960s.[1] The Dictionary of Literary Biography (DLB) says that "Watson ushered in an avant-garde in Canadian theater years before the rear guard had fully emerged."[2]
- ^ Shirley Neuman, "Watson, Wilfred," Canadian Encyclopedia (Edmonton: Hurtig, 1988), 2284.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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