Anthony Powell

Dancing to the Music of Time

Autor*innen

• Hilary Spurling

Parameter

• 480 Seiten
• 17 Lesestunden

• 21. Jahrhundert
• Biografien & Memoiren
• Britische Literatur
• Geschichte
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the vibrant literary scene of 20th-century London, this biography delves into the life of Anthony Powell, renowned for his twelve-volume work, A Dance to the Music of Time. The author, Hilary Spurling, offers an engaging portrayal of Powell's interactions with notable figures such as Evelyn Waugh and George Orwell, while also capturing the essence of an era marked by creativity and camaraderie among writers and artists. Drawing from personal letters and diaries, Spurling presents a compelling narrative that reveals both Powell's character and the rich cultural backdrop of his time.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
• Einband: Paperback