Robert Dickson (writer)

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Robert Dickson
BornJuly 23, 1944
Erin, Ontario, Canada
DiedMarch 19, 2007
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Occupationpoet, translator, academic
NationalityCanadian
Period1970s-2000s
Notable worksHumains paysages en temps de paix relative

Robert Dickson (July 23, 1944 – March 19, 2007)

academic. Born and raised in Erin, Ontario, he spent much of his life and career living in Sudbury.[2]

He studied French language and literature at the

ISBN 978-2894231449).[3]

His first poetry collection, Une bonne trentaine (

ISBN 978-2894231753
).

A compilation of his poetry, translated into English by Jo-Anne Elder, was published by

ISBN 978-1550716665
).

He also translated both French and English literary works, including English translations of works by Jean-Marc Dalpé and French translations of works by Tomson Highway[1] and Lola Lemire Tostevin.[2]

Over the course of his career, he was also awarded the Prix du CCRCF from the

Ordre de la Pléiade in 2005.[2]

Dickson died at his home in Sudbury on March 19, 2007, from

brain cancer.[1]

Quotation

"Si je peux poser quelques pierre blanches

pour baliser le sentier à inventer,
je ne serais que très content,
croyant que j'ai ainsi fait quelque chose

de valable avec ma vie." — Robert Dickson [4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Franco-Ontarian poet Robert Dickson dies. CBC News, March 20, 2007. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Robert Dickson, Writer and Teacher 1944-2007". The Globe and Mail, April 12, 2007.
  3. ^ "Robert Dickson wins the 2002 Governor General's Literary Awards". Laurentian University, November 12, 2002.
  4. Radio-Canada
    , March 19, 2007.
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