Neil Bissoondath

Here is a short biography and large photo of Bissoondath, presented by Vehicule Press. Does the bio or the photo give you more information about Bissoondath?

Another short biography is presented by the Harbourfront Centre. Where else might you go to find more information about Bissoondath?

Sometimes the best way to get to know an author is in an interview. Bissoondath discusses his life as it relates to his work in "Le droit d'être offensant" ("Right to be offensive"), translated from the French.

In another interview-based article, this one with the Sunday Guardian, Bissoondath discusses his views on Trinidad and Canada, a recurring theme in his work. Why do you believe this article would be posted on the government of Trinidad and Tobego's web site?

For more information on Bissoondath's homeland of Trinidad and Tobago, visit the Trinidad and Tobago tourism site, and The World Factbook. Do you see anything on these sites that might have influenced Bissoondath's writing in a certain way?

Another work by Bissoondath, "No Place Like Home", is biographically-based, and focuses on the idea of nationality and "home". How do the themes in this essay an in "Selling Illusions" coincide? How do they differ?

A number of Canadian authors were asked to write essays on the Millennium for the CBC. Bissoondath's essay focuses on religion and spirituality.

In this CBC article, Fiona Downey discusses The Worlds Within Her. What other reviews of Bissoondath's work can you find on the Internet and elsewhere? Are they generally favourable of Bissoondath's work? Do you agree or disagree with them?