Desmond Pacey

Desmond Pacey (1917-1975) was a pioneer of Canadian literary criticism. He was also a notable author of verse and short fiction and a long-time university administrator - as dean of graduate studies, as academic vice president, and as acting president - until his death in 1975. He was awarded the Lorne Pierce Medal by the Royal Society of Canada in 1972.

Desmond Pacey (1917-1975) was a pioneer of Canadian literary criticism. He was also a notable author of verse and short fiction and a long-time university administrator - as dean of graduate studies, as academic vice president, and as acting president - until his death in 1975. He was awarded the Lorne Pierce Medal by the Royal Society of Canada in 1972. See less