Robertson Davies Reading Order
7 series · 31 books · Born 1913-08-28
Robertson Davies was a prominent Canadian writer known for his engaging novels and plays that often blend elements of literary fiction with rich storytelling. With a prolific career spanning from 1951 to 2015, he authored 31 books across seven series, including notable works like The Cornish Trilogy and The Deptford Trilogy. His contributions to literature have made him one of Canada's most celebrated literary figures.
Collections Series
Complete9 books (1979–2015)
Start with The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies, the first of 9 books in the Collections series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies 1979Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  High Spirits 1982Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 |  At My Heart's CoreOverlaid 1991Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  Fortune, My Foe and Eros at Breakfast 1993Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  Hunting Stuart and The Voice of the People 1994Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 |  A Gathering of Ghost Stories 1995Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  Modern Classics Selected Works On the Art of Writing 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Selected Works on the Pleasures of Reading 2008Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  A Celtic Temperament: Robertson Davies as Diarist 2015Buy 🇺🇸 |
Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1960–2002)
Start with A Voice from the Attic, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
| # | Title |
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| 1 |  A Voice from the Attic 1960Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 2 |  One Half of Robertson Davies 1978Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 3 | The Well-Tempered Critic 1981Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 4 |  The Mirror of Nature 1983Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 5 |  The Papers of Samuel Marchbanks 1985Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 6 | The Merry Heart 1996Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 7 |  For Your Eye Alone 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 8 |  Happy Alchemy 1999Buy 🇺🇸 |
| 9 |  Robertson Davies Discoveries: Early Letters 1938-1975 2002Buy 🇺🇸 |
Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1963–1970)
Start with A Masque of Mr. Punch and read in order.
The Cornish Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1981–1988)
Start with The Rebel Angels and read in order.
The Deptford Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1970–1975)
Start with Fifth Business and read in order.
The Salterton Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1951–1958)
Start with Tempest-Tost and read in order.
Toronto Trilogy Series
Complete2 books (1991–1994)
Start with Murther and Walking Spirits and read in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many books has Robertson Davies written?
- Robertson Davies has written 31 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 1951 to 2015.
- What is the first book in each Robertson Davies series?
- Here are the first books in Robertson Davies's series: Collections: The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies; Non-Fiction: A Voice from the Attic; The Cornish Trilogy: The Rebel Angels; The Deptford Trilogy: Fifth Business; The Salterton Trilogy: Tempest-Tost.
- What order should I read Robertson Davies's books?
- We recommend reading Robertson Davies's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
- Are Robertson Davies's series complete?
- Robertson Davies has 7 completed series.