Davies, Robertson (, 1913-1995)

World of wonders / Robertson Davies ; introduction by Wayne Johnston - New York : Penguin Books , 2006. - xx, [1], 324 p. ; 20 cm. - Penguin classics .

Originally published: Toronto : Macmillan Co. of Canada, 1975.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [xxi]).

This story of Magnus Eisengrim, master illusionist, the most illustrious magician of his age, has been called "a spectacular, soaring work, an astounding tour de force unequaled in recent literature." World of Wonders is the final volume in Robertson Davies's celebrated Deptford Trilogy, which began with Fifth Business and The Manticore.

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Magicians----Fiction
Circus performers----Fiction
Kidnapping victims----Fiction
Sexually abused children----Fiction
Motion picture producers and directors----Fiction


Psychological fiction

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