Charles G. D. Roberts

Sir Charles George Douglas Roberts (January 10, 1860 - November 26, 1943) was a Canadian writer and poet, considered one of the most important figures in the development of a national Canadian literature. Initially he was known for his verse; he wrote also a great deal of fiction, with many short stories, of which those dealing with animals are best known. He has been called the Father of Canadian Poetry.

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January 10 - 1860 - November 26 - 1943 - Canadian - Canadian literature - Short stories

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He was born in Douglas, York County in New Brunswick and educated in Fredericton and at the University of New Brunswick. He worked as a journalist and academic until 1898, when he started to write full time.

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Douglas, York County - New Brunswick - Fredericton - University of New Brunswick

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He served with the Canadian Army and then with a commission in the British Army in World War I. He was knighted in 1935.

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Canadian Army - British Army - World War I

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