The Manticore
The Manticore by Robertson Davies is a reprint edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on February 28, 2006. This 304-page book is the second installment in Davies’s acclaimed Deptford Trilogy, following Fifth Business. The narrative centers on David Staunton, a man who, despite his professional success, grapples with the complexities of his relationship with his father. As he navigates his past through therapy, he encounters a diverse array of characters that aid him in understanding the mysteries surrounding his father’s death.
Readers will find that The Manticore delves into themes of psychological exploration and familial relationships, offering a rich tapestry of interactions that illuminate David’s journey. This work is recognized as part of the literary and psychological fiction genres, contributing to its status as a modern classic. With its intricate storytelling and character development, this edition invites readers to engage with the profound questions of identity and legacy woven throughout the narrative.
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The second book in Robertson Davies’s acclaimed The Deptford Trilogy, with a new foreword by Kelly Link
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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