The spaces between the perceiver and the thing perceived can [...] be closed with a shout of recognition.

His writing was typical of the Southern Ontario Gothic style — Findley in fact first invented its name — and was heavily influenced by Jungian psychology. Findley was also an active mentor to a number of young Canadian writers including Marnie Woodrow and Elizabeth Ruth. Ont (October 30 1930 - June 21 2002) was a Canadian novelist and playwright.

He was also informally known by the nickname Tiff or Tiffy an acronym of his initials. Ont (October 30 1930 - June 21 2002) was a Canadian novelist and playwright. Timothy Irving Frederick Findley OC O.