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Robertson Davies

Canadian novelist, playwright, critic, journalist.
Date of Birth: 28.08.1913
Country: Canada

Content:
  1. Early Life and Education
  2. Literary Career
  3. Novels and Trilogies
  4. Academic and Creative Accomplishments
  5. Opera Librettos
  6. Legacy and Impact
  7. Recognition and Awards
  8. Death and Legacy
  9. Continued Influence

Early Life and Education

Robertson Davieswas born in Thamesville, Ontario, Canada, in 1913.

He attended Upper Canada College, a private boarding school for boys, before continuing his studies at Queen's University in Kingston and Balliol College in Oxford, England.

Literary Career

First Publications

In 1939, Davies published his first work, "Shakespeare's Boy Actors." Upon returning to Canada in 1940, he became the literary editor of "Saturday Night" magazine and the publisher of "The Peterborough Examiner" newspaper.

Novels and Trilogies

Davies's first novel, "Tempest-Tost," was published in 1951.

From 1960 to 1981, he taught at Trinity Coll Robertson Davies Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements ... XOLYW