Christopher Levenson
Christopher Levenson (born February 13, 1934, in London, England) is a Canadian poet.
Christopher Levenson
- Name
- Christopher Levenson
- Born
- 13 February 1934
- Birthplace
- London, England
- Occupation
- Poet
- Education
- * Cambridge University
- Nationality
- Canada
- Honours
- Eric Gregory Award
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Christopher Levenson • Born — 13 February 1934 • Birthplace — London, England • Occupation — Poet • Education — * Cambridge University • University of Iowa
Life
Life
Levenson was educated at Harrow County Grammar School for Boys and Downing College, Cambridge, where he read English under F.R.Leavis. He later received a further degree from the University of Iowa. Levenson lived in the Netherlands and Germany, before moving in 1968 to Ottawa, Canada, where he taught English at Carleton University from 1968 to 1999. He became a Canadian citizen in 1973. He was co-founder, and first editor of Arc Poetry Magazine., and taught for many years at Carleton University. His work appeared in The Antigonish Review, among other journals, and he is a member of the Writers' Union of Canada.
Poetry
Poetry
* • Stills. (Chatto & Windus, London, 1972). * * * * • Half Truths. (Wolsak and Wynn, 1990). * * * *
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Translations
* • Seeking Love's Solace (Aliquando Press, 1982).
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Editor
* * • Reconcilable Differences: The Changing Face of Poetry by Canadian Men Since 1970. (Bayeux Arts, 1994)
Awards
• 1960 Eric Gregory Award • 1987 Archibald Lampman Award
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