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Louky Bersianik

Louky Bersianik (1930–2011) was a Canadian poet, writer and novelist.

Also recorded as Lucile Durand · Lucille Durand

Biography

Recorded at birth as Lucile Durand.

Also worked under the name Louky Bersianik.

Born at Montreal in 1930, died in Montreal in 2011.

Louky Bersianik studied at University of Paris and Université de Montréal. The recorded working language is French.

The field of work recorded is essay, poetry and novel.

Distinctions recorded are Governor General's Award for English-language fiction and David Award.

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  • Montreal
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