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Robertson Davies first hit upon the notion of writing ghost stories when he joined the University of Toronto's Massey College as a Master. Wishing to provide entertainment at the College's Gaudy Night, the annual Christmas party, Professor Davies created a "spooky story," which he read aloud... read more
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- Igor: Add a description of this character.
- Frank
- John Strachan
- Einstein
- Hall Don
- Murphy
- Dougal
- Tubfast Weatherwax
- Gordon
- Mackenzie King
- Cleodolinda
- Vincent Massey
- Swinton
- Gold-tooth Flanagan
- George
- Porter
- Dickens
- Elizabeth
- Giles
- Davies
- Crowley
- Finch
- Cedric
- John Mc Caul
- Master
- Asmodeus
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AT THE OUTSET of a personal ghost story, it is accepted practise to say that one is the least fanciful person in the world, that one has not a nerve in one's body, doesn't believe in ghosts, and can't understand how it happened.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Robertson Davies (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: <Markham
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0140065059
Page Count: 208
Publisher: <Markham
Country: Add the country of publication.
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0140065059
Page Count: 208
Awards edit
- World Fantasy Award (1984: Anthology/Collection, Winner)
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- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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