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The Merry Heart; reflections on Reading, Writing, and the World of Books by Robertson Davies - First American edition - 1997. - from Avenue Victor Hugo Bookshop and Biblio.com
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A collection of essays and lectures on books and language by the late Canadian novelist and playwright, representing the broad range of his interests, his witty erudition, and his deep wisdom.


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"It's a merry day indeed that greets a new book by Robertson Davies....['The Merry Heart'] is an energetic series of reflections on art, literature, magic and the mysteries of creation."

The Merry Heart; reflections on Reading, Writing, and the World of Books

by Robertson Davies

First American edition

Price: $6.50


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Book desription: New York, New York:: Viking Press,. 1997.. First American edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Octavo, 9 1/4" tall, 385 pages, paper over boards. A fine, clean, neat hard cover first edition with light shelf wear; hinges and binding solid, paper cream white. In a fine, clean, lightly edge worn dust jacket, with original price.

  • Bookseller: Avenue Victor Hugo Bookshop US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 18444
  • Format/binding: Hardcover
  • Book condition: Fine/Fine
  • Edition: First American edition
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0670873667
  • ISBN 13: 9780670873661
  • Publisher: Viking Press,
  • Place: New York, New York:
  • Date published: 1997.
  • Pages: 385
  • Size: 6.5 x 9.75 x 1.5 inches
  • LCCN: PR9199.3.D3M47 1997
  • Dewey: 814.5/4
  • Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Keywords: Biography, Literature, Autobiography, essaya

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