Fifth Business by Robertson Davies
The novel follows the life of Dunstan Ramsay, a man haunted by a childhood accident that he believes he caused. The book explores his guilt and its impact on his life, as well as his relationships with others, including a woman he loves but cannot have, a brilliant but troubled friend, and a saintly fool. Throughout his life, Ramsay seeks redemption and understanding in the realms of history, mythology, and religion.
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- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 250-400
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- The Fifth Business
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This book is on the following 9 lists:
- 10th on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 40th on The Modern Library's 100 Best Novels: The Readers' List (The Modern Library)
- 63rd on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
- 5772nd on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- Five Books to Read on a Desert Island (Tampa Bay Times)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))