About the book
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.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Editions of The Manticore
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670453139
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143039136
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140167931
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780147518279
- EBook
- ISBN 9780525505518
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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.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manticore about?
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.
For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Manticore?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Manticore?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670453139
Is The Manticore part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Deptford Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Manticore?
Robertson Davies
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Manticore is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670453139) and paperback(ISBN 9780143039136) and paperback(ISBN 9780140167931) and paperback(ISBN 9780147518279) and ebook(ISBN 9780525505518)
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