Farley Mowat
Writing the Squib
John Orange
9781550221862
126 pages
Ecw Press
Overview
One of Canada's most popular and controversial authors, Farley Mowathas written novels, short stories, nonfiction, screenplays, and children'sliterature. John Orange's detailed biography of Mowat follows this "anti-authoritarian,intensely nationalistic, environmentally aware, and passionately romantic"writer's life from his early childhood years to the present day, offeringa fascinating look at a man, who, throughout his tireless efforts to bettera degenerating world, has managed to maintain a keen sense of humour anda deep sense of compassion.
Author Bio
John Orange teaches at King's College, University of Western Ontario.
