Robertson Davies
7 SeriesRobertson Davies (1913-1995) was a multifaceted Canadian author, playwright, critic, journalist, and professor. He earned a Bachelor of Letters degree from Balliol College, Oxford, and served as the founding Master of Massey College at the University of Toronto. Davies is celebrated for his contributions to literature and academia.
In "The Rebel Angels," the first book of Robertson Davies' Cornish Trilogy, the death of eccentric art patron Francis Cornish sets off a complex narrative. Cornish's will, managed by executors Hollier, McVarish, and Darcourt, includes materials crucial for Hollier's studies on medieval psychology. The plot thickens as Cornish's nephew, Arthur, inherits a fortune and troublesome paintings. A charismatic coed captivates a diverse group of men, including a priest, a defrocked monk, and a young businessman. Their intertwined stories explore themes of inheritance, art, and human nature.
