W. O. Mitchell
Canadian author and playwright
Born
March 13th, 1914
111 years ago
Died
February 25th, 1998
27 years ago — 83 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Canada
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A Canadian author and playwright, contributions included novels, short stories, and plays that reflected Canadian life. Achievements spanned several decades, with works often set in the Canadian prairies. Notable publications included the novel 'Who Has Seen the Wind', which is considered a classic in Canadian literature. The ability to capture the essence of rural life resonated with many readers.
Published the novel 'Who Has Seen the Wind'
Wrote several acclaimed short stories
Created memorable plays focusing on Canadian themes
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