Nicholas Tyrras
Like Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Nicholas Tyrras was born in Graz, Austria. The similarity ends here, however,
for while Schwarzenegger ended up in California and became a certified Republican,
Tyrras ended up at UBC with a Ph.D. in Russian literature, and he has always been
a principled monarchist, as may be gleaned from his work in-progress, Russki
Bizness.
"The Banquet" is taken from a novel in progress, Russki
Bizness, which reflects the current economic situation in Russia and
examines how unscrupulous business practices in Canada and Russia can
benefit certain individuals. A firm believer in socialist realism, Tyrras
wishes to assure everyone that there is a happy ending: marriage, and
Russian money is invested in a Russian-Japanese business venture in Vancouver
(Canada Ltd.)
Appearances in Reflections on Water