Governor_General's_Award_for_English_language_poetry

Governor General's Award for English-language poetry

Governor General's Award for English-language poetry

Canadian literary award

This is a list of recipients and nominees of the Governor General's Awards award for English-language poetry. The award was created in 1981 when the Governor General's Award for English language poetry or drama was divided.[1]

Winners and nominees

1980s

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References

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    Governor General's Literary Awards at The Canadian Encyclopedia.
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    William French, "Gallant's collection of short stories takes fiction prize". The Globe and Mail, May 18, 1982.
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    "Webb and Gray among winners". The Globe and Mail, June 9, 1983.
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    James Adams, "Local writers nominated for award". Edmonton Journal, May 16, 1985.
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