Lucy Gertrude Clarkin

Lucy Gertrude Clarkin (1876–1947) (née Kelley) was a Canadian poet from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The main theme in much of her work was Catholic piety. She published two volumes of poetry, the first in 1923 Way O'Dreams and the second, posthumously, in 1947 Poems, in addition to having her work published in both general and religious journals. Her brother was Francis Kelley the second Roman Catholic Bishop of Oklahoma.[1][2][3][4]

Selected publications

References

  1. ↑ Simon Fraser University Library: Canada's Early Women Writers - Clarkin, Lucy Gertrude (Accessed March 2012)
  2. ↑ Watters, R. E. (1972). A checklist of Canadian literature and background materials: 1628-1960. Toronto: Univ. of Toronto Pr, p. 43
  3. ↑ Wells, G. M., Clarkin, L. G., Roper, F., & Gool, R. (1974). Three women poets of P.E.I. Charlottetown, P.E.I: Square Deal.
  4. ↑ Mermuys, Chris - PeiCanada.com:Civilization draws its nourishment from the valleys, not the heights - A Reader Writes and Cites (Accessed March 2012)


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