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Ramsay, a decorated World War I veteran, navigates the complex interplay of memory, history, and myth as he recounts his life. His seemingly innocent actions, like throwing a snowball and teaching card tricks, reveal a deeper, possibly mystical influence on others. The narrative explores how these seemingly trivial moments are intertwined with significant consequences, illustrating that the extraordinary can emerge from the mundane. The story challenges perceptions of reality, blending the rational with the marvelous in a unique and thought-provoking manner.
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Fifth Business, Robertson Davies
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- Released
- 2001
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- Title
- Fifth Business
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robertson Davies
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Sea
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 304
- ISBN13
- 9780141186153
- Series
- The Deptford Trilogy
- First published
- 1970
- Original title
- Fifth Business
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Ramsay, a decorated World War I veteran, navigates the complex interplay of memory, history, and myth as he recounts his life. His seemingly innocent actions, like throwing a snowball and teaching card tricks, reveal a deeper, possibly mystical influence on others. The narrative explores how these seemingly trivial moments are intertwined with significant consequences, illustrating that the extraordinary can emerge from the mundane. The story challenges perceptions of reality, blending the rational with the marvelous in a unique and thought-provoking manner.