Robertson Davies, a renowned Canadian novelist, is celebrated internationally. This work depicts his story about a Canadian university professor and features lively portrayals of the characters.
De Salterton-trilogie Reeks
Deze trilogie duikt in de levens en psyche van personages binnen een Canadese universitaire setting. Met humor en diepgaand inzicht onderzoekt de auteur thema's als kunst, het academische leven en complexe menselijke relaties. Lezers kunnen zich verheugen op rijke karakterstudies en intelligente verhalen die tot nadenken stemmen.
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The Salterton Trilogy consists of the first three novels by Davies: Tempest-Tost (1951), Leaven of Malice (1954), and A Mixture of Frailties (1958). Davies was awarded the Stephen Leacock Award for Humour in 1955 for Leaven of Malice. The trilogy revolves around the residents of the imaginary town of Salterton, Ontario. Described by some reviewers as satirical, bawdily humourous, and witty.