Pan Bouyoucas
Pan Bouyoucas was born in Lebanon, of Greek parents, in 1946, and came to Canada in 1963. After studies in architecture, in Montreal and New York City, he obtained a BFA (theatre and film) at Concordia University, and worked a few years as a film critic. He published his first novel in 1975. In 1977, he left on a 3-year journey across Europe and Greece. When he returned to Montreal, he wrote mostly for the theatre, in English and French, as writer-in-residence at Centaur Theatre, then Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui. Since 1995, he has written six novels, a collection of short stories, and a book for children.
Bouyoucas has a substantial literary career in Quebec and France where he is well known for numerous literary accomplishments. His novel, L’Autre was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Prix Marcel-Couture du Salon du Livre.
Books by Pan Bouyoucas
The Man Who Wanted to Drink Up the Sea