About the book
The second novel in the critically acclaimed Deptford Trilogy and winner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, The Manticore is a masterful work by one of Canada’s literary greats.
David Staunton, the successful son of Percy Boyd Staunton, is haunted by his relationship with his father. Traumatized by his father’s death and plagued by a lifetime of unhappiness, David travels to Switzerland and undergoes Jungian analysis where he repeatedly encounters a manticore—a monster with the head of a man, the body of lion, and the tail of a scorpion. The Manticore is a fascinating and profound exploration of those regions beyond reason where monsters live.
Editions of The Manticore
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143194149
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140043884
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780140260502
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143051398
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The second novel in the critically acclaimed Deptford Trilogy and winner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, The Manticore is a masterful work by one of Canada’s literary greats.
David Staunton, the successful son of Percy Boyd Staunton, is haunted by his relationship with his father. Traumatized by his father’s death and plagued by a lifetime of unhappiness, David travels to Switzerland and undergoes Jungian analysis where he repeatedly encounters a manticore—a monster with the head of a man, the body of lion, and the tail of a scorpion. The Manticore is a fascinating and profound exploration of those regions beyond reason where monsters live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Manticore about?
The second novel in the critically acclaimed Deptford Trilogy and winner of the Governor General’s Award for Fiction, The Manticore is a masterful work by one of Canada’s literary greats.
David Staunton, the successful son of Percy Boyd Staunton, is haunted by his relationship with his father. Traumatized by his father’s death and plagued by a lifetime of unhappiness, David travels to Switzerland and undergoes Jungian analysis where he repeatedly encounters a manticore—a monster with the head of a man, the body of lion, and the tail of a scorpion. The Manticore is a fascinating and profound exploration of those regions beyond reason where monsters live.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Manticore?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of The Manticore?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780143194149
Is The Manticore part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Deptford Trilogy
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Manticore?
Robertson Davies
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Manticore is available as paperback(ISBN 9780143194149) and paperback(ISBN 9780140043884) and paperback(ISBN 9780140260502) and paperback(ISBN 9780143051398)
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