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Modern Classics: Tempest-Tost (Modern Classics (Penguin)) by Robertson Davies is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
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Review''Davies's characters fascinate, and his gentle, graceful style makes no demands on the reader. His civilized prose should read well aloud -- indeed, Davidson helps one hear its strengths. He provides an intelligent, expressive, well-paced rendering of the narrative. . . as well as vivid impersonations of the characters.'' --AudioFile''Hilarious, satirical, witty and clever.'' -- Edmonton Journal''High comedy with a spice of satire to give it savor.'' --Montreal Gazette''An exercise in puckish persiflage.'' --Toronto StarAbout the AuthorRobertson Davies, novelist, playwright, literary critic and essayist, was born in 1913 in Thamesville, Ontario. The Manticore was published in 1973, followed by The Salterton Trilogy (Tempest-Tost, Leaven of Malice, winner of the Leacock Award for Humour, and A Mixture of Frailties); The Deptford Trilogy (Fifth Business, The Manticore and World of Wonders); The Cornish Trilogy (The Rebel Angels, What's Bred in the Bone, shortlisted for the 1986 Booker Prize, and The Lyre of Orpheus); Murther & Walking Spirits; and The Cunning Man. His other work includes One Half of Robertson Davies, The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies, Robertson Davies: The W
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- Author
- Robertson Davies
- Publisher
- Penguin Group
- Published
- 1951
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780143054917
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humor
- Rating
- 4.07 / 5 (52 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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