George Elliott Clarke was born on February 12, 1960 in Canada. Nova Scotia-born poet and dramatist whose literary works document the African-Canadian experience. He is known for poetry collections such as Whylah Falls and Gold Indigoes and for plays such as Beatrice Chancy and Trudeau: Long March, Shining Path.
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About
Nova Scotia-born poet and dramatist whose literary works document the African-Canadian experience. He is known for poetry collections such as Whylah Falls and Gold Indigoes and for plays such as Beatrice Chancy and Trudeau: Long March, Shining Path.
Before Fame
He studied at the University of Waterloo, Dalhousie University, and Queen's University.
Trivia
His 2001 work, Execution Poems, received the Governor General's Award for Poetry
Family Life
His ancestors were African-Americans who escaped English troops during the War of 1812 and relocated to Canada.
Associated With
He was the 2006 recipient of a Pierre Trudeau Foundation literary fellowship.
