The Underpainter

Jane Urquhart (born June 21, 1949) is a Canadian novelist and poet renowned for her evocative works blending historical and contemporary themes, including notable novels such as The Whirlpool (Prix du Meilleur Livre Étranger), Away (Trillium Award), The Underpainter (Governor General's Literary Award), The Stone Carvers (Giller Prize finalist), and Sanctuary Line (Giller Prize finalist). She has received major honors including the Marian Engel Award, Harbourfront Festival Prize, Chevalier dans l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and Officer of the Order of Canada (OC), with her books translated into numerous languages and published internationally. She remains active, with her 2024 novel In Winter I Get Up at Night longlisted for the Giller Prize. Read more →