Michael Ondaatje
Born in 1943
Fiction
Historical Fiction
Poetry
Michael Ondaatje is a Canadian author of Sri Lankan origin, born into a Burgher family.
He moved to England in 1954 and later to Canada in 1962, becoming a Canadian citizen.
Ondaatje studied at various institutions and taught English Literature at York University.
He is best known for his novels but also writes poetry, memoirs, and films.
Ondaatje has been involved with Coach House Books and co-edits the literary journal Brick.
He has received numerous accolades, including the Order of Canada and the Man Booker Prize for The English Patient.
Ondaatje's work often explores themes of identity, memory, and cultural displacement, drawing from his multicultural background and experiences.
