Anne Compton

Anne Compton (born 1947) is a Canadian poet, critic, and anthologist.

Compton was born and raised in the farming community of Bangor, Prince Edward Island. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Prince Edward Island, her Masters from York University and finally her PhD from the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Compton is currently an assistant professor and Writer-in-Residence in UNB Saint John’s Department of Humanities and Languages, she teaches literature and creative writing and is also the Director of the Lorenzo Reading Series at the University of New Brunswick, and serves on the New Brunswick Arts Board.

Shortlisted - Margaret and John Savage First Book Award (2002)

Won - Atlantic Poetry Prize (2003)

Won - Governor General's Award for poetry in English (2005)

Won - Atlantic Poetry Prize (2006)

Shortlisted - Pat Lowther Prize

Shortlisted - Atlantic Poetry Prize (2010)

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