P. K. Page

English-Canadian author and poet

P. K. Page - English-Canadian author and poet
Born

November 23rd, 1916
108 years ago

Died

2010
15 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Canada

Links & References

An author and poet with a prolific career, contributions spanned poetry, fiction, and essays. Worked with various literary forms and published several notable works. Received multiple awards throughout her career, including the Governor General's Award for poetry in 1966. Page's work often explored themes of nature, identity, and the human experience, reflecting a deep engagement with both the Canadian landscape and personal introspection.

Published 'The Metaphysical Poets'

Received the Governor General's Award in 1966

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