Marian Engel was a writer from Canada, best known for Bear.
Quick Facts About Marian Engel
Born
May 24, 1933
Died
February 16, 1985
Nationality
Canada
Profession
Writer
Notable works
Bear
Spouse
Howard Engel
About Marian Engel
Marian Ruth Engel was a Canadian novelist and a founding member of the Writers' Union of Canada. Her most famous and controversial novel was Bear (1976), a tale of erotic love between an archivist and a bear.
Awards & Honors
Governor General's Award for English-language fictionOfficer of the Order of Canada
