Marlene nourbese philip biography of donald
In a fascinating exchange, fellow poet and playwright Dzifa Benson talks to philip about her astonishing book-length poem Zong!, story, silence and her lecture.!
M. NourbeSe Philip
Canadian writer
Marlene Nourbese Philip (born 3 February 1947), usually credited as M.
NourbeSe Philip, is a Canadian poet, novelist, playwright, essayist and short story writer.
Life and works
Born in the Caribbean in Woodlands, Moriah, Trinidad and Tobago, Philip was educated at the University of the West Indies.
This collection of essays consists of selected writings from Guggenheim Fellow Marlene Nourbese Philip's wide-ranging appearances in magazines, newspapers, and.
She subsequently pursued graduate degrees in political science and law at the University of Western Ontario, and practised law in Toronto, Ontario, for seven years. She left her law practice in 1983 to devote time to her writing.
Philip is known for experimentation with literary form and for her commitment to social justice.[1]
Philip has published five books of poetry, two novels, four books of collected essays and two plays.
Her short stories, essays, reviews and articles have appeared in magazines and journals in North America and England and her poetry has been extensively anthologized.[2] Her work – poetry, ficti