Gaétan Soucy

Gaëtan Soucy was a Canadian novelist and professor of philosophy. Born in Montreal, Quebec, he studied physics and mathematics at the Université de Montréal, literature at the Université du Québec, and earned a master's degree in philosophy. He also studied Japanese language and literature at McGill University. Soucy taught philosophy at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit and was a lecturer at the Université du Québec. His novels are known for their stylistic research and recurring themes such as duality, the mutilated body, cruel parents, tormented children, remorse, and forgiveness. His novel "The Little Girl Who Was Too Fond of Matches" achieved international recognition, translated into numerous languages.