About “World of Wonders”
World of Wonders is the final novel in Robertson Davies's Deptford Trilogy, narrated by Dunstan Ramsay. It recounts the life of Paul Dempster, who becomes the renowned stage magician Magnus Eisengrim, as he reflects on his early life, his career as a traveling actor in early 20th-century Canada, and his eventual portrayal of Jean Eugène Robert-Houdin in a television film. The novel explores themes of identity, magic, and transformation through Eisengrim's personal history and his interactions with Dunstan Ramsay and other characters.
Book details
- First published
- 1975
- Latest edition
- 2015 · ISBN 9780143194156
- Pages
- 324
View more editions (10)
| Cover | Edition | Year | ISBN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | World of Wonders | 2015 | 9780143194156 | Buy on Amazon |
 | World of wonders | 2006 | 0143039148 | Buy on Amazon |
| World of Wonders | 2005 | 9780143051404 | Buy on Amazon | |
| World of Wonders (Deptford Trilogy, Book 3) | 2003 | 9780660187846 | Buy on Amazon | |
 | World of wonders | 1980 | 0140043896 | Buy on Amazon |
| World of wonders | 1979 | 0352397748 | Buy on Amazon | |
| World of Wonders (Deptford Trilogy) | 1977 | 9780140167962 | Buy on Amazon |
 | World of wonders | 1977 | 049102200X | Buy on Amazon |
 | World of wonders | 1977 | 0140043896 | Buy on Amazon |
 | World of Wonders (Deptford Trilogy) | 1977 | 9780140167962 | Buy on Amazon |
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is World of Wonders?
World of Wonders by Robertson Davies has 324 pages.
