Happy Alchemy

Happy Alchemy, published in 1997, is a collection of writings by Canadian novelist Robertson Davies.

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1997 - Canadian - Novelist - Robertson Davies

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The collection was edited after Davies' death in 1995 by his literary executors: his wife Brenda and daughter Jennifer.

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1995 - Executor - Brenda - Jennifer

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Happy Alchemy consists of various of Davies' unpublished speeches, book reviews and essays. It touches on themes, subjects and interests that were near to Davies' heart: in particular, theatre, opera and music.

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Speech - Book review - Essay - Theatre - Opera - Music

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The book opens with a quotation from the English poet Matthew Green:"By happy alchemy of mind They turn to pleasure all they find."

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English - Poet - Matthew Green

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Happy Alchemy was preceded in 1996 by a companion volume, The Merry Heart.

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1996 - The Merry Heart

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