About Gabrielle Roy
Gabrielle Roy was a Canadian author from St. Boniface, Manitoba. She became one of the major voices in French-language literature in Canada, known for her portrayals of working-class life in Manitoba and Quebec and for her clear, straightforward prose. Her first novel, Bonheur d’occasion, brought her national and international recognition, including major literary awards in both Canada and France. She went on to publish fiction, memoir, and children’s literature, and her work remains central to the development of modern Canadian writing in French. She was designated a National Historic Person by the Government of Canada in 2009.
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Awards & Honors
Prix Femina
Molson Prize
Person of National Historic Significance
Prix Athanase-David
Governor General's Award for English-language fiction
Governor General's Award for French-language fiction
Governor General's Literary Awards
Companion of the Order of Canada
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designated historic person
honorary doctorate at the Laval University
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