Yann Martel
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Born in Salamanca to French-Canadian parents and educated in philosophy at Trent University, Yann Martel’s peripatetic upbringing across Europe, Alaska and Costa Rica informed his literary voice. Early publications in The Malahat Review earned him the Journey Prize and a National Magazine Award, while a Canada Council grant supported his development. His debut novel Self appeared in 1996, but worl…
Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources