André Langevin

André Langevin, OC (July 11, 1927 – February 21, 2009) was a Canadian writer and journalist. He is best known for his Prix du Cercle du livre de France-winning novels Évadé de la nuit and Poussière sur la ville (1953); and adapted by Arthur Lamothe as the theatrical film Dust from Underground in 1968.

Biography Langevin was born in Montreal, but lost both parents in childhood and spent seven years living in an orphanage. and Une Chaîne dans le parc (1974). Une Chaîne dans le parc, later translated into English as Orphan Street, was the first Canadian novel ever to be nominated for the Prix Goncourt. He also wrote short stories and dramatic plays for both stage and radio, including Une Nuit d'amour (1954) and L'Oeil du peuple (1957). A new edition of his works was published in 2013 by .