Richard Bruce Wright
CanadianLiterary FictionContemporary FictionHistorical Fictionb. 1937 — d. 2017
Richard Bruce Wright (1937–2017) was a celebrated Canadian novelist, editor, and teacher. He is best known for his 2001 novel 'Clara Callan', which won the Giller Prize, the Governor General's Award, and the Trillium Book Award. His work often explored the lives of ordinary people, personal identity, and the complexities of urban Canadian life.
Awards
['Giller Prize (2001)', "Governor General's Award (2001)", 'Trillium Book Award (2001)', 'Toronto Book Award (1973)', 'Faber Memorial Prize (1975)', 'Member of the Order of Canada (2007)']
Notable Works
['Clara Callan', 'The Weekend Man', 'In the Middle of a Life', "Mr. Shakespeare's Bastard", 'The Age of Longing']
