Alec Lucas

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Alec Lucas


Born
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
June 20, 1913

Died
May 06, 2003

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The youngest of Bert and Emma, Alec grew up on a farm near Cobourg with his siblings Eva Fisher, Vera Forsyth, and Leonard Lucas. Here, his love of nature and books was nurtured. His wife was Sharon. He was formerly married to Margaret and Coula. Alec's children are George and daughter-in-law Charlotte in White Rock, Suzanne and son-in-law Allan in Kingston, Edward in Halifax and he has five grandchildren.

Schooling began at two-roomed Cook's School and he taught there while studying for a BA and MA from Queen's University. He obtained a Ph.D. in English from Harvard University in 1951. He accepted an offer from University of New Brunswick to return to Canada, teaching English until 1957. Then he taught and wrote at McGill University for 30
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Average rating: 3.74 · 31 ratings · 5 reviews · 7 distinct works
Each Man's Son

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Great Canadian Short Stories

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Farley Mowat (Canadian writ...

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Peter McArthur

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Hugh MacLennan

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The best of Peter McArthur

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Claro y Ingenioso: El secre...

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