Christian Mistral

Christian Mistral
Born Paul-André Boucher
November 3, 1964
Montreal, Quebec
Occupation novelist, poet, songwriter
Nationality Canadian
Period 1980s-present
Notable works Vamp
Website
Official website

Christian Mistral (born November 3, 1964 in Montreal) is a Canadian novelist, poet and songwriter from Quebec.[1] He is most noted for his debut novel Vamp,[2] which was a shortlisted nominee for the Governor General's Award for French-language fiction at the 1988 Governor General's Awards.[3]

His most famous work as a songwriter, "La lune", was recorded by pop singer Isabelle Boulay for her 1998 album États d'amour. He has also written songs for Dan Bigras and Luce Dufault,[4] as well as "Un Bateau dans une bouteille", the theme song for Montreal's 350th anniversary celebrations.[4]

Works

References

  1. "Mistral pour tous". Le Devoir, July 3, 2004.
  2. "Canadian literature in French". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  3. "Short lists for literary awards cause a stir". The Globe and Mail, February 2, 1989.
  4. 1 2 "Three of Quebec's major pop stars, virtually unknown outside their own province, will be here this month for...Le FRANCO". Ottawa Citizen, June 17, 1993.

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