About this title: One of Canadian author Robertson Davies' most dazzling achievements, "The Cornish Trilogy" explores the life and influence of eccentric art patron Francis Cornish and comprises "The Rebel Angels", "What's Bred in the Bone" (shortlisted for the Booker Prize in 1986) and "The Lyre of Orpheus". Woven around the pursuits of the energetic spirits and erudite scholars of the University of St John and the Holy Ghost, the trilogy lures the reader into a world of mysticism, historical allusion and gothic fantasy. It is densely plotted, highly entertaining and fuses themes of religion, love, art and ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 0140158502 Pages tanning, a small stain on top page edge, bowed spine and a tiny tear on back cover--still a great reading copy. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780140144468ISBN:0140144463
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Edition: First Separate
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780140144468ISBN:0140144463
Description: Collectible; Good. GOOD READING COPY 1991 PENGUIN OMNIBUS, ORIGINAL COVER, COMPLETE TRILOGY. SOUND COPY, SOME READING CREASES TO SPINE AND FRONT CORNER CREASES/CURLING AFFECTING EARLY PAGES, OTHERWISE UNMARKED AND GENERALLY TIDY COPY, SECURE BINDING. Worldwide Shipping IMMEDIATE 1ST CLASS/AIRMAIL DISPATCH. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Date Published: 1992-01-01
ISBN-13:9780140158502ISBN:0140158502
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780140158502ISBN:0140158502
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN BOOKS LTD Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780140144468ISBN:0140144463
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 1152 pages. (1152 pages) explores the life and influence of eccentric art patron francis cornish. this title comprises "the rebel angels", "what's bred in the bone" (shortlisted for the booker prize in 1986) and "the lyre of orpheus". it lures the reader into a world of mysticism, historical allusion and gothic fantasy. (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: 27/06/1991
ISBN-13:9780140144468ISBN:0140144463
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin
Date Published: 27/06/1991
ISBN-13:9780140144468ISBN:0140144463
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780140158502ISBN:0140158502
Description: Acceptable. Spine is curved. Book has seen heavy use, but still a good reading copy. Cover worn, pages and spine good. Unless specifically noted to the contrary, item may contain library markings; 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization! read more
Description: Acceptable. Significant signs of wear on front/back cover and spine including dog-eared, creasing, and some slight taped tears. Some interior pages dog-eared. Used-Acceptable. Trinity City Books ships from the Dallas, Texas area daily, Mon-Fri and fully guarantee our products. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PENGUIN GROUP
Date Published: 1992
ISBN-13:9780140158502ISBN:0140158502
Description: New. Woven around the pursuits of the energetic spirits and erudite scholars of the University of St. John and the Holy Ghost, this dazzling trilogy of novels lures the reader into a world of mysticism, historical allusion, and gothic fantasy that could o... read more
Description: THIS IS A 1992 PAPERBACK EDITION IN VERY GOOD CONDITION IT HAS A NAME INSIDE THE COVER IT IS 1152 PAGES THE SPINE IS SLIGHTLY CURVER BUT NO CREASES IT HAS 2 CREASES ONE ON FRONT AND ONE ON THE BACK COVER AND A NICK ON THE TOP LEFT CORNER. read more
"To call this my least favorite of Davies' trilogies would be a disservice to a book that I spent many hours savoring, and was sad to see end. But if rankings were being forced at gunpoint, I'd have to place this after the Deptford and Salterton Trilogy. The story takes place in a university, and Davies definitely mines the comedic possibilities of the setting. My favorite of the three novels is the second - What's Bred in the Bone, which is analogous in many ways to A Mixture of Frailties in that it covers the live and development of an artist."
"am torn, re. rating, between 3 & 4: I want to be at 3.5, I think. thoughts to hold while I'm trying to figure out quite how I feel about this: the characters were all beautifully-drawn automatons, & there were brief passages of feeling that I wish had been frequent-er. 'Rebel Angels' was probably the best, though I did like Cornish as a character; on occasion I felt as though the books were trying too hard to extend an unextendable allegory. did enjoy the sheer breadth, though: Davies is rather overly well-informed, and talks about everything & anything (cabbages & kings) quite effortlessly."
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