Ira Nadel

Ira Bruce Nadel (born 1943) is a Canadian literary critic, biographer, and cultural historian. He is best known for his biographies and scholarly work on a range of subjects, including biography as a genre, Leonard Cohen, David Cronenberg, and Ezra Pound.

Nadel received his PhD from Cornell University and taught at the University of British Columbia for many years, holding the position of Professor of English. He has also held visiting professorships at various universities internationally.

His notable publications include:

• Biography: Fiction, Fact and Form (1984) - A key work in the field of biography studies.
• Leonard Cohen: A Life in Art (1994) - A comprehensive biography of the iconic singer-songwriter.
• Various Positions: A Life of Leonard Cohen (1996) - A revised and expanded biography of Cohen.
• Double Vision: A Biography of John Le Carré (2023)

Nadel's work is characterized by its detailed research, insightful analysis, and accessible writing style. He has made significant contributions to our understanding of 20th and 21st-century literature, culture, and the art of biography.