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The author of the bestseller fifth business

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The author of the bestseller fifth business

Date1/23/1971

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Davies, Robertson, 1913-1995 (subject)

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: The author of the bestseller fifth business. Robertson Davies answers questions about life and literature.

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Authors, Canadian

Universities and colleges

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0042116F

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Robertson Davies, typed as a crusty Upper Canadian elitist, has astonished readers with works of learning, mystery and romance. World of Wonders concludes triloy begun with Fifth Business

Robertson Davies, typed as a crusty Upper Canadian elitist, has astonished readers with works of learning, mystery and romance. World of Wonders concludes triloy begun with Fifth Business

1/27/1973

Robertson Davies: His good humor shining through, the well-known retired educator and author says he might learn how to groom dogs

Robertson Davies: His good humor shining through, the well-known retired educator and author says he might learn how to groom dogs

9/30/1981

Religious belief can't be proved or discussed scientifically, says Robertson Davies, author and master of Massey College of the University of Toronto.(...)

Religious belief can't be proved or discussed scientifically, says Robertson Davies, author and master of Massey College of the University of Toronto.(...)

2/12/1971

Author, editor, playwright, former newspaper publisher, and former master of University of Toronto's Massey College, Robertson Davies, 72, is Canada's most renowned man of letters. Who knows what thoughts of genius are brewing in Davies' mind

Author, editor, playwright, former newspaper publisher, and former master of University of Toronto's Massey College, Robertson Davies, 72, is Canada's most renowned man of letters. Who knows what thoughts of genius are brewing in Davies' mind

1/7/1986

It is puzzling that so few people want to look at life as a totality and recognize that death is no more extraordinary than birth, says author Roberts(...)

It is puzzling that so few people want to look at life as a totality and recognize that death is no more extraordinary than birth, says author Roberts(...)

1/30/1973

Robertson Davies. His writings could rouse the ire of anti-porn legislators

Robertson Davies. His writings could rouse the ire of anti-porn legislators

2/8/1988

Davies, Robertson (portraits - entertainment)

Davies, Robertson (portraits - entertainment)

9/1/1987

9/1/1987

Robertson Davies: Told Science Centre audience he's a technomoron

Robertson Davies: Told Science Centre audience he's a technomoron

9/30/1981

Robertson Davies was luncheon speaker

Robertson Davies was luncheon speaker

1/6/1977

1/6/1977

Davies, Robertson (portraits - entertainment)

Davies, Robertson (portraits - entertainment)

10/4/1994