Vassanji, M. G. (1950-...), is a Kenyan-born Canadian writer of South Asian descent. Much of his fiction concerns the experience of the South Asians who lived in East Africa when it was under European colonial rule, but who have since been forced to move to other countries, often ending up in Canada. This series of displacements opens the way for an examination of conflicts between old and new ways of life, and between individuals and the communities in which they live. Vassanji won the… More »
Atwood, Margaret (1939-...) is a Canadian poet, novelist, and critic. Atwood first gained... More >>
Berton, Pierre (1920-2004), was a Canadian author and television personality. Berton's books and... More >>
Brooke, Frances (1724-1789), was an English author who wrote The History of Emily Montague... More >>
Callaghan, KAL uh han, Morley (1903-1990), was a Canadian novelist. His works deal mainly with... More >>
Carman, Bliss (1861-1929), was a Canadian poet whose verse praises the beauty and power he saw in... More >>
Cohen, KOH uhn, Leonard (1934-...), is a Canadian poet and novelist. He has also won... More >>
De la Roche, Mazo, duh luh RAWSH, MAY zoh (1879-1961), became one of the most popular novelists... More >>
Drummond, William Henry (1854-1907), was a Canadian poet and physician. He was called the poet of... More >>
Frye, Northrop (1912-1991), was a Canadian literary and social critic. Frye's first book, Fearful... More >>
Gallant, Mavis (1922-...), is a Canadian short-story writer and novelist. Her early stories were... More >>
Gordon, Charles William (1860-1937), was a Canadian novelist and clergyman who wrote under the... More >>
Governor General's Literary Awards
Governor General's Literary Awards are the highest national prizes given to Canadian authors.... More >>
Grove, Frederick Philip (1879-1948), was a Canadian novelist noted for his realistic descriptions... More >>
Hemon, Louis, ay MAWN, lwee (1880-1913), was a French author best known for his novel Maria... More >>