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La Trilogia di Deptford Serie

Questa trilogia si addentra nelle complessità dell'esperienza umana e nell'interconnessione delle vite all'interno di una piccola città canadese. Segue i viaggi di diversi personaggi nel corso dei decenni, dall'infanzia alla vecchiaia, rivelando intricate relazioni e le inaspettate conseguenze di azioni apparentemente innocenti. La serie intreccia magistralmente drammi personali con eventi storici, esplorando la natura della memoria, del caso e la ricerca di significato. Quest'opera riccamente letteraria indaga i confini tra realtà, mito e l'inspiegabile.

The Manticore
Fifth Business
The Deptford Trilogy. Fifth business; The Manticore; World of Wonders
World of Wonders
The Deptford Trilogy

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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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    The Manticore

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    Exploring the complexities of familial relationships, the narrative centers on David Staunton, a successful man grappling with the shadow of his imposing father. As he navigates therapy, he meets a diverse array of characters who aid him in confronting his past and unraveling the mystery surrounding his father's death. The Manticore blends psychological depth with fantastical elements, contributing to the rich tapestry of the Deptford Trilogy.

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    This story of Magnus Eisengrim, master illusionist, the most illustrious magician of his age, has been called "a spectacular, soaring work, an astounding tour de force unequaled in recent literature." World of Wonders is the final volume in Robertson Davies's celebrated Deptford Trilogy, which began with Fifth Business and The Manticore. Book jacket.

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