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.
The Salterton Trilogy Series
This trilogy delves into the lives and psyches of characters within a Canadian university setting. With wit and profound insight, the author explores themes of art, academic life, and complex human relationships. Readers can expect rich character studies and intelligent storytelling that provokes thought.
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The Salterton Trilogy
A Mixture of Frailties, Leaven of Malice, and Tempest-Tost
- 784 pages
- 28 hours of reading
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.