About Phyllis Young Phyllis Brett Young (1914-1996) was born, raised and educated in Toronto. She wrote six novels, including Psyche (1959) and The Torontonians (1960), both of which have been republished by McGill-Queen's University Press. Books by Phyllis Young The Ravine by (author) Phyllis Young introduction by Amy Harris Psyche by (author) Phyllis Young