Tempest-Tost

Tempest-Tost, published in 1951, is the first novel in The Salterton Trilogy by Canadian novelist Robertson Davies. The other two novels are Leaven of Malice (1954) and A Mixture of Frailties (1958). The series was also published in one volume as The Salterton Trilogy in 1986.

Related Topics:
1951 - Novel - The Salterton Trilogy - Canadian - Robertson Davies - Leaven of Malice - 1954 - A Mixture of Frailties - 1958 - 1986

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The trilogy revolves around the residents of the imaginary town of Salterton, Ontario.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In Tempest-Tost an amateur theatrical group sets about mounting a play.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Although the novel centres around a variety of characters, special attention should be paid to Pearl Vambrance and Solly Bridgetower, as the following two novels in the trilogy focus on them.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~