2011, ISBN: 1595586709

[EAN: 9781595586704], Neubuch, [PU: The New Press, New York], Paperback. Ravel is a beguiling and original evocation of the last ten years in the life of the musical genius Ravel, written… More...

[EAN: 9781595586704], Neubuch, [PU: The New Press, New York], Paperback. Ravel is a beguiling and original evocation of the last ten years in the life of the musical genius Ravel, written by novelist Jean Echenoz.The book opens in 1928 as Maurice Raveldandy, eccentric, curmudgeoncrosses the Atlantic abroad the luxury liner the SS France to begin his triumphant grand tour of the United States. A master magician of the French novel (The Washington Post), Echenoz captures the folly of the era as well as its genius, including Ravels personal lifesartorially and socially splendidas well as his most successful compositions from 1927 to 1937.Illuminated by flashes of Echenozs characteristically sly humor, Ravel is a delightfully quirky portrait of a famous musician coping with the ups and downs of his illustrious career. It is also a beautifully written novel thats a deeply touching farewell to a dignified and lonely man going reluctantly into the night. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

ISBN: 9781595586704

?A tiny miracle of a biographical novel? inspired by the life of the brilliant French composer (Booklist). Shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award This beguiling and… More...

?A tiny miracle of a biographical novel? inspired by the life of the brilliant French composer (Booklist). Shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award This beguiling and original evocation of the last ten years in the life of a musical genius opens in 1927 as Maurice Ravel?dandy, eccentric, curmudgeon?crosses the Atlantic aboard the luxury liner the SS France to begin his triumphant grand tour of the United States. With flashes of sly, quirky humor, this novel captures the folly of the era as well as its genius, and the personal and professional life of the sartorially and socially splendid ravel over the course of a decade. From a winner of the prestigious Prix Goncourt, Ravel is a touching literary portrait of a dignified and lonely man going reluctantly into the night. ?A beautifully musical little novel.? ?The New York Times Book Review ?The most distinctive voice of his generation.? ?The Washington Post | Ravel by Jean Echenoz Paperback | Indigo Chapters Books > Fiction > Biographical P10140, Jean Echenoz<