Margaret Laurence House

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312 First Avenue
Neepawa, Manitoba

The Margaret Laurence House in Neepawa, Canada, is a provincial heritage site dedicated to the literary legacy of Margaret Laurence, an acclaimed author born and raised in Neepawa. The house, where Laurence lived from 1935 to 1944, showcases the setting that inspired her renowned Manawaka novels, reflecting her vivid prairie imagery and themes of human dignity.

Owned by the Margaret Laurence Home Committee Inc., the historic house was purchased in 1986 and stands as a tribute to Laurence's contributions to Canadian literature. Visitors can explore the home where Laurence's grandfather, John Simpson, played a significant role in shaping the fictional town of Manawaka that features prominently in her works.

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A beautiful icon home of one of Canad's best female writers
7/29/2024

The house was closed when I arrived but I was mostly there for photos anyway. This iconic home is ...

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Interesting Place for Literary Enthusiasts--and Those Interested in Small-Town Canada
7/30/2019

Built in the 1890s, this is the house where Canadian writer Margaret Laurence was raised. For $5.00 ...

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Childhood Home Of A Canadian Literary Icon
7/3/2019

The reasonable $5 entry fee gets you into the home of one of Canada's most revered 20th-century auth...

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