Mavis Gallant
Canadian writer
Mavis Leslie de Trafford Gallant, CC, née Young, was a Canadian writer who spent much of her life and career in France. Best known as a short story writer, she also published novels, plays and essays. Wikipedia
Born: August 11, 1922, Montreal, Canada
Died: February 18, 2014 (age 91 years), Paris, France
Spouse: John Gallant (m. 1942–1947)
Notable awards: Order of Canada; Governor General's Award for English-language fiction; Prix Athanase-David
Notable works: From the Fifteenth District, The Pegnitz Junction, Home Truths
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