Robertson Davies Reading Order
7 series · 31 books · Born 1913-08-28
Robertson Davies was a celebrated Canadian novelist and man of letters whose sophisticated literary fiction explored the complexities of human nature and society. Known for his erudite style and psychological depth, Davies crafted interconnected narratives across his acclaimed Deptford Trilogy and Cornish Trilogy, establishing himself as one of Canada's most influential authors of the twentieth century. Beyond his novels, he was a versatile writer and thinker who contributed significantly to Canadian culture as a playwright, critic, and founding Master of Massey College at the University of Toronto.
Collections Series
Complete9 books (1979–2015)
Start with The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies, the first of 9 books in the Collections series.
Start this series with The Enthusiasms of Robertson Davies
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Non-Fiction Series
Complete9 books (1960–2002)
Start with A Voice from the Attic, the first of 9 books in the Non-Fiction series.
Start this series with A Voice from the Attic
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Standalone Novels Series
Complete2 books (1963–1970)
Start with A Masque of Mr. Punch and read in order.
Start this series with A Masque of Mr. Punch
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The Cornish Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1981–1988)
Start with The Rebel Angels and read in order.
Start this series with The Rebel Angels
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The Deptford Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1970–1975)
Start with Fifth Business and read in order.
Start this series with Fifth Business
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The Salterton Trilogy Series
Complete3 books (1951–1958)
Start with Tempest-Tost and read in order.
Start this series with Tempest-Tost
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Toronto Trilogy Series
Complete2 books (1991–1994)
Start with Murther and Walking Spirits and read in order.
Start this series with Murther and Walking Spirits
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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.