Sheila Watson (writer)
Sheila Watson | |
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| Born | Sheila Martin Doherty October 24, 1909 New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | February 1, 1998 (aged 88) Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | University of British Columbia (BA, MA) University of Toronto (PhD) |
| Notable works | The Double Hook |
| Notable awards | Lorne Pierce Medal |
| Spouse | |
Sheila Martin Watson (24 October 1909 – 1 February 1998) was a Canadian novelist, critic and teacher. She "is best known for her modernist novel, The Double Hook." The Canadian Encyclopedia declares that: "Publication of Watson's novel The Double Hook (1959) marks the start of contemporary writing in Canada."