Hailed by the Washington Post Book World as "a modern classic," Robertson Davies's acclaimed Deptford Trilogy is a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived series of novels, around which a mysterious death is woven. The Manticore--the second book in the series after Fifth Business--follows David Staunton, a man pleased with his success but haunted by his relationship with his larger-than-life father. As he seeks help through therapy, he encounters a wonderful cast of characters who help connect him to his past and the death of his father.
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Hailed by the Washington Post Book World as "a modern classic," Robertson Davies's acclaimed Deptford Trilogy is a glittering, fantastical, cunningly contrived series of novels, around which a mysterious death is woven. The Manticore--the second book in the series after Fifth Business--follows David Staunton, a man pleased with his success but haunted by his relationship with his larger-than-life father. As he seeks help through therapy, he encounters a wonderful cast of characters who help connect him to his past and the death of his father.
Imprint | Penguin Classics |
Country of origin | United States |
Series | Deptford Trilogy, 2 |
Release date | February 2006 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | February 2006 |
Authors | Robertson Davies |
Foreword by | Kelly Link |
Introduction by | Michael Dirda |
Dimensions | 197 x 128 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 304 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-14-303913-6 |
Barcode | 9780143039136 |
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LSN | 0-14-303913-X |