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Robertson Davies

1913–1995

3 series 8 books in order 1951–1985

William Robertson Davies (28 August 1913 – 2 December 1995) was a Canadian novelist, playwright, critic, journalist, and professor. He was one of Canada's best known and most popular authors and one of its most distinguished "men of letters," a term Davies gladly accepted for himself. Davies was the founding Master of Massey College, a graduate residential college associated with the University of Toronto. He was a prominent figure in Canadian literature and intellectual life.

Born
1913
Active years
1951–1985
Known for
The Deptford Trilogy, The Cornish Trilogy, The Salterton Trilogy

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Series by Robertson Davies

The Deptford Trilogy

3 books in order · 1970–1975

The Cornish Trilogy

2 books in order · 1981–1985

The Salterton Trilogy

3 books in order · 1951–1958

  1. Tempest-Tost

    1951 · Robertson Davies

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  2. Leaven of Malice

    1954 · Robertson Davies

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We list 8 books by Robertson Davies across 3 series, published between 1951–1985 — each shown in full reading order.

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