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I don't know a single thing about Robertson Davies, so I'll wait for you to edit it, but this article isn't written from the neutral point of view. Please see that page. -- LMS — Preceding unsigned comment added by Larry_Sanger ( talk • contribs) 09:15, 2001 July 27 (UTC)
I see that Davies is listed in two categories: Canadian Anglicans and Presbyterians. What gives? — Grstain 11:30, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
I had the honor of working as a helping hand for Mr. Davies during the summer of my 10th grade, when at the time I had never read or were interested in reading any novels. And even less English novels! Since my first language is French (no I am not French canadian, I am just canadian). I worked that summer being treated to Mrs. Davies great ice cream treat, in return for keeping secret the location of their summer retreat. No big deal, didn't even realize who the old man with the great white beard was.
When I returned to high school the following fall, my english teacher at ODSS (Mrs. Kelly) introduced me to a novel, and I immediately recognized the author name as Mr. Davies. The "Fifth Business" was my first English novel that I have ever read, and I fell in love with his stories. By the time I was 21, I had read everyone of his books. I was always tempted to return and crasefully request an audience. I never did, until my first daughter was born. At that time I convinced myself that I would make the trip to his retreat, and intrude on his privacy. Only to ask for an autograph on the first novel that I had read in English, so that I could pass it on to Chantal when she reaches the right age. That very morning when I made the decision to drive to their secluded spot and become a nosy fan, it was announce on the radio that Mr. Davies passed way. At least I got the ice cream.
fpinczuk@hotmail.com
216.126.131.83 08:12, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
Don't know if this is the right way to comment, but OK.
The play "The Voice of the People" can certainly not be a 1994 play, because I have a book printed in 1968 that contains it. That book ( ISBN 0-7720-02223) bears a 1949 copyright date, but it appears that one of the other plays it contains ("Eros at Breakfast") was first produced in 1948 and won a prize that year, so I don't know when "The Voice of the People" was first produced, or whether the 1949 printing was its first public appearance.
Joe Bernstein joe@sfbooks.com
PS your comment and editing setup works very poorly for iCab 2.9.9 (PPC) < http://www.icab.de/>, in case you care. 216.126.131.83 08:12, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
I feel trivia concerning specific novels should be moved to their respective entries. I'd be interested in hearing opinions from others. Victoriagirl 17:10, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
It seems unusual that no mention is made of any military service Mr. Davies might have performed. It certainly seems a glaring omission to me.
Mr. Davies was born in 1913. Certainly in the U.S. someone of his age would have incurred military service had he been deemed fit for duty.
War time experiences seem to figure very prominently in at least some of his novels. The Dunstan Ramsey character is completely transformed by his service in WWI. Similarly, Boy Stanton reveals much of his character by finding relatively safe duty during this conflict. One of the films from "Murther and Walking Spirits" centers around WW II, and the obligation men of Davie's generation felt to participate in the war. Finally, the Battle of London plays a critical role in "What's Bread in the Bone".
Does anyone have information about Mr. Davies war time years? I am not trying to cast aspersions with this question, but it does seem relevant to a man of his generation and writing. 12.171.32.226 ( talk) 20:43, 26 March 2009 (UTC)pjc
Some of his earlier writings from many years ago might be considered quite politically incorrect today, such as his Native American character Osceola Thunderbelly and his use of the term "Chinaman". I don't know many who would have faulted him for something written half a century ago, but I suppose it's one of the hazards of living so long. In any case, it's hard to "unwrite" a published novel. Knowing his deep commitment to social responsibility, it must have bothered him a great deal in later years, and caused him some sadness and regret. Landroo 23:51, 13 June 2006 (UTC)
as per some of the comments i am now reading i have read the biogaphy and it seems to have very little information about the man himself. It mentions he married once, but doesn't then say if they had any kids for example, or anything else about his personal life. Is nothing known. I have read all his books - just about - and think they are great, and as a result would like to know a bit more about the man himself. thx, mark t - four tildes (?) - -
190.135.48.170 (
talk) 07:30, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
I'm surprised this article is so thin. There is little on his family life and passions or any extra dimension to the man beyond his writing. Perhaps his biggest fans are not wiki types... Or perhaps, as noted above by Masalai, he was not a very nice man and we don't want to go too much into it. Whichever way round, the article is thin. Spanglej ( talk) 23:47, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
I suggest we cut the "popular" section. It is mostly a list of media inspired by Davies's works. Every famous artist has hundreds of people who are inspired by their work. The list is not comprehensive or notable, in my view. WP:TRIV says "Trivia sections should be avoided." Any objections? Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anna Roy ( talk • contribs) 23:29, 2010 August 26 (UTC)
I have added Mr. Davies to this category. This post is to serve as the rationale if anyone comes looking. "My political background was strongly socialist, and Robertson Davies was monarchist. At Weller Street we had terrible arguments. But then he started to call himself a "socialist monarchist...."" Link "In a government like ours, the Crown is the abiding and unshakable element in government; politicians may come and go, but the Crown remains and certain aspects of our system pertain to it which are not dependent on any political party. In this sense, the Crown is the consecrated spirit of Canada." Link Wilson ( talk) 15:20, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
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I don't know a single thing about Robertson Davies, so I'll wait for you to edit it, but this article isn't written from the neutral point of view. Please see that page. -- LMS — Preceding unsigned comment added by Larry_Sanger ( talk • contribs) 09:15, 2001 July 27 (UTC)
I see that Davies is listed in two categories: Canadian Anglicans and Presbyterians. What gives? — Grstain 11:30, 23 April 2006 (UTC)
I had the honor of working as a helping hand for Mr. Davies during the summer of my 10th grade, when at the time I had never read or were interested in reading any novels. And even less English novels! Since my first language is French (no I am not French canadian, I am just canadian). I worked that summer being treated to Mrs. Davies great ice cream treat, in return for keeping secret the location of their summer retreat. No big deal, didn't even realize who the old man with the great white beard was.
When I returned to high school the following fall, my english teacher at ODSS (Mrs. Kelly) introduced me to a novel, and I immediately recognized the author name as Mr. Davies. The "Fifth Business" was my first English novel that I have ever read, and I fell in love with his stories. By the time I was 21, I had read everyone of his books. I was always tempted to return and crasefully request an audience. I never did, until my first daughter was born. At that time I convinced myself that I would make the trip to his retreat, and intrude on his privacy. Only to ask for an autograph on the first novel that I had read in English, so that I could pass it on to Chantal when she reaches the right age. That very morning when I made the decision to drive to their secluded spot and become a nosy fan, it was announce on the radio that Mr. Davies passed way. At least I got the ice cream.
fpinczuk@hotmail.com
216.126.131.83 08:12, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
Don't know if this is the right way to comment, but OK.
The play "The Voice of the People" can certainly not be a 1994 play, because I have a book printed in 1968 that contains it. That book ( ISBN 0-7720-02223) bears a 1949 copyright date, but it appears that one of the other plays it contains ("Eros at Breakfast") was first produced in 1948 and won a prize that year, so I don't know when "The Voice of the People" was first produced, or whether the 1949 printing was its first public appearance.
Joe Bernstein joe@sfbooks.com
PS your comment and editing setup works very poorly for iCab 2.9.9 (PPC) < http://www.icab.de/>, in case you care. 216.126.131.83 08:12, 22 August 2006 (UTC)
I feel trivia concerning specific novels should be moved to their respective entries. I'd be interested in hearing opinions from others. Victoriagirl 17:10, 11 September 2006 (UTC)
It seems unusual that no mention is made of any military service Mr. Davies might have performed. It certainly seems a glaring omission to me.
Mr. Davies was born in 1913. Certainly in the U.S. someone of his age would have incurred military service had he been deemed fit for duty.
War time experiences seem to figure very prominently in at least some of his novels. The Dunstan Ramsey character is completely transformed by his service in WWI. Similarly, Boy Stanton reveals much of his character by finding relatively safe duty during this conflict. One of the films from "Murther and Walking Spirits" centers around WW II, and the obligation men of Davie's generation felt to participate in the war. Finally, the Battle of London plays a critical role in "What's Bread in the Bone".
Does anyone have information about Mr. Davies war time years? I am not trying to cast aspersions with this question, but it does seem relevant to a man of his generation and writing. 12.171.32.226 ( talk) 20:43, 26 March 2009 (UTC)pjc
Some of his earlier writings from many years ago might be considered quite politically incorrect today, such as his Native American character Osceola Thunderbelly and his use of the term "Chinaman". I don't know many who would have faulted him for something written half a century ago, but I suppose it's one of the hazards of living so long. In any case, it's hard to "unwrite" a published novel. Knowing his deep commitment to social responsibility, it must have bothered him a great deal in later years, and caused him some sadness and regret. Landroo 23:51, 13 June 2006 (UTC)
as per some of the comments i am now reading i have read the biogaphy and it seems to have very little information about the man himself. It mentions he married once, but doesn't then say if they had any kids for example, or anything else about his personal life. Is nothing known. I have read all his books - just about - and think they are great, and as a result would like to know a bit more about the man himself. thx, mark t - four tildes (?) - -
190.135.48.170 (
talk) 07:30, 10 June 2010 (UTC)
I'm surprised this article is so thin. There is little on his family life and passions or any extra dimension to the man beyond his writing. Perhaps his biggest fans are not wiki types... Or perhaps, as noted above by Masalai, he was not a very nice man and we don't want to go too much into it. Whichever way round, the article is thin. Spanglej ( talk) 23:47, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
I suggest we cut the "popular" section. It is mostly a list of media inspired by Davies's works. Every famous artist has hundreds of people who are inspired by their work. The list is not comprehensive or notable, in my view. WP:TRIV says "Trivia sections should be avoided." Any objections? Thanks — Preceding unsigned comment added by Anna Roy ( talk • contribs) 23:29, 2010 August 26 (UTC)
I have added Mr. Davies to this category. This post is to serve as the rationale if anyone comes looking. "My political background was strongly socialist, and Robertson Davies was monarchist. At Weller Street we had terrible arguments. But then he started to call himself a "socialist monarchist...."" Link "In a government like ours, the Crown is the abiding and unshakable element in government; politicians may come and go, but the Crown remains and certain aspects of our system pertain to it which are not dependent on any political party. In this sense, the Crown is the consecrated spirit of Canada." Link Wilson ( talk) 15:20, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
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Why is ‘Merry Heart’ linking back to the top of the page? Appears to have its own page, but doesn’t … Susie Brooke ( talk) 00:05, 22 February 2022 (UTC)