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{{Short description|Collection of writings by Canadian novelist Robertson Davies first publishes in 1997}} | |||
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The book opens with a quotation from the English poet [[Matthew Green (poet)|Matthew Green]]:<br />"By happy alchemy of mind <br />They turn to pleasure all they find." | The book opens with a quotation from the English poet [[Matthew Green (poet)|Matthew Green]]:<br />"By happy alchemy of mind <br />They turn to pleasure all they find." | ||
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''Happy Alchemy'' was preceded in [[1996 in literature|1996]] by a companion volume, ''[[The Merry Heart]]''. | ''Happy Alchemy'' was preceded in [[1996 in literature|1996]] by a companion volume, ''[[The Merry Heart]]''. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:58, 24 November 2025
Template:Short description Template:Italic title Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:Wikidata image Happy Alchemy, first published by McClelland and Stewart in 1997, is a collection of writings by Canadian novelist Robertson Davies. The collection was edited after Davies' death in 1995 by his literary executors: his wife Brenda and daughter Jennifer.[1]
Happy Alchemy consists of various of Davies' unpublished speeches, book reviews and essays.[2] It touches on themes, subjects and interests that were near to Davies' heart: in particular, theatre, opera and music.
The book
The book opens with a quotation from the English poet Matthew Green:
"By happy alchemy of mind
They turn to pleasure all they find."
Companion volume
Happy Alchemy was preceded in 1996 by a companion volume, The Merry Heart.