The Rebel Angels

The Rebel Angels by Robertson Davies is a literary work published by Penguin in June 1989, featuring 331 pages in English. This edition presents a narrative centered around two significant events that disrupt the routine life at the neo-Gothic St. John College: the discovery of an unpublished manuscript by Rabelais and the return of Brother John. The story follows scholars Hollier and McVarish as they engage in a rivalry over the manuscript, leading to a mysterious assassination that alters their lives.

Readers will find a blend of fiction and literary exploration in this narrative, which delves into themes of scholarship and rivalry. The plot unfolds within the academic setting, highlighting the complexities of intellectual pursuit and the consequences of ambition. This New Ed edition invites readers to immerse themselves in a tale that intertwines literary discovery with intrigue, all set against the backdrop of a college steeped in tradition.