Suzanne Edgar

Suzanne Edgar (born 13 October 1939) is an Australian poet, short story writer and historian.

Life Suzanne Edgar was born Glenelg, South Australia on 13 October 1939. She was educated at Adelaide Teachers' College and the University of Adelaide, graduating with a BA (hons). She met Peter Edgar in first year at university and they married in 1961.

After moving to Canberra, Edgar was employed by the Australian Dictionary of Biography as their South Australian research editor. At the same time, Edgar worked part-time at the Australian National University, lecturing in literature. She also wrote book and film reviews. In 1988 four of her short stories were included in Canberra Tales: Stories, published in 1988 by the group.

Edgar published her first book, Counting Backwards and Other Stories, in 1991. It was shortlisted for the Steele Rudd Award in 1992.

Selected works