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Biography & Autobiography Historical

Gabrielle Roy

by (author) André Vanasse

Publisher
Dundurn
Initial publish date
Jan 2007
Category
Historical, Women, Literary
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781770707139
    Publish Date
    Jan 2007
    List Price
    $17.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781770706439
    Publish Date
    Jan 2007
    List Price
    $7.99

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In 1945, Gabrielle Roy skyrocketed to fame and fortune when her first novel, The Tin Flute, was an instant hit. Over 700,000 copies sold in the United States, and the book was awarded the prestigious Prix Fémina in France. In Canada, The Tin Flute received a Governor General’s Award. Gabrielle Roy dedicated herself to her vocation as a writer.

About the author

André Vanasse obtained a Ph.D. in literature from the Université de Paris-Vincennes. He is vice-chairman and editorial director of XYZ éditeur. He is directs the Romanichels and the Étoile variables collections, and is editor of the literary magazine Lettres Québécoises. André also writes novels and essays.

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