Tempest-tost
Tempest-tost by Robertson Davies, published by Penguin Canada in 2006, is a literary work that showcases the author’s distinctive style and character development. This edition spans 265 pages and is presented in English. The narrative revolves around a Canadian university professor and explores the intricacies of his life and relationships, highlighting Davies’s ability to create engaging characters and a compelling storyline.
Readers will find that the book features a blend of humor and irony, with a focus on the empathetic qualities of the characters. The prose is described as civilized and graceful, making it accessible for a wide audience. The edition captures the essence of Davies’s narrative style, which is both intelligent and expressive, allowing readers to appreciate the depth of the characters and the nuances of their interactions.
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No other Canadian novelist is lauded and read as widely outside his homeland as Robertson Davies. His 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 about a Canadian university professor, as well as vivid impersonations of the characters. However, he has trouble with the “authorial voice.” In his mouth, the narrative has a sarcastic, even cynical, edge, whereas Davies’s words, though not without humor and irony, are far more empathetic
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