THE LYRE OF ORPHEUS
by Davies, Robertson
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- first
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
(New York): Viking, (1989). First U.S. edition. Third volume in his "Francis Cornish" series. Uncorrected proof, fine in cream-colored, printed paperwraps. Publication date "1/89" handwritten on front cover but with copyright page dated 1988. Few minor edge bumps, otherwise fine.
Synopsis
Robertson Davies (1913-1995) had three successive careers during the time he became an internationally acclaimed author: actor, publisher, and, finally, professor at the University of Toronto. The author of twelve novels and several volumes of essays and plays, he was the first Canadian to be inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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- Seller
- Quill & Brush (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 29834
- Title
- THE LYRE OF ORPHEUS
- Author
- Davies, Robertson
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Viking
- Place of Publication
- (New York)
- Date Published
- (1989)
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