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.
The 1737th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1970
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 250-400
- Words
- 107,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 63rd on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))