André Major

A poet in the early 1960s, he was a founding member alongside Paul Chamberland, André Brochu, Pierre Maheu and Jean-Marc Piotte of the political and cultural magazine Parti pris in 1963. In his early career he also wrote a number of radio and stage plays and numerous short stories. He also worked as a radio producer for Radio-Canada. He was awarded the Prix Athanase-David in 1992. His most recent novel, À quoi ça rime?, was published in 2013.

The recorded working language is French. The field of work recorded is Canadian literature in French and Canadian poetry. Distinctions recorded are Governor General's Awards, Governor General's Award for French-language fiction, prix littéraire Canada-Communauté française de Belgique and Prix Athanase-David.

• Name — André Major • Born — 22 April 1942 • Birthplace — Montreal, Quebec, Canada • Occupation — novelist, poet • Period — 1960s–present • Notable Works — Les Rescapés • Awards — Governor General's Award for French-language fiction (1976) Prix Athanase-David (1992)

• Le Froid se meurt (1961) • Holocauste à 2 voix (1961) • Le Cabochon (1964) • Poèmes pour durer (1969) • Le Désir and Le Perdant, pièces radiophoniques (1973) • La chair de poule (1973) • L'Épouvantail (1974) • L'Épidémie (1975) • Une Soirée en octobre (1975) • Les Rescapés (1976) • L'Hiver au cœur (1987) • Histoires de déserteurs (1991) • La Vie provisoire (1995) • La Folle d'Elvis (1997) • Le Vent du diable (1998) • Le Sourire d'Anton ou L'Adieu au roman (2001) • Nous ferons nos comptes plus tard: correspondance (1962-1983) / Jacques Ferron et André Major (2004) • L'Esprit vagabond (2007) • Prendre le large. Carnets 1995-2000 (2012) • À Quoi ça rime? (2013)