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Gerontius

James Hamilton-Paterson

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Gerontius is the story of a real voyage in the life of Sir Edward Elgar, the celebrated composer of the quintessentially English tune 'Land of Hope and Glory'. The cruise up the Amazon is a holiday for the disillusioned music-maker. In telling the story of his journey, Hamilton-Paterson explores the waning of creative genius, post-war disenchantment and the effects of the changing times on an artist imprisoned in his own immense reputation.

Language: English

Pages: 264

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Soho Press

Release: April 01, 1991

ISBN: 0939149486

ISBN 13: 9780939149483

Gerontius

James Hamilton-Paterson

3.8/5 ( ratings)

Gerontius is the story of a real voyage in the life of Sir Edward Elgar, the celebrated composer of the quintessentially English tune 'Land of Hope and Glory'. The cruise up the Amazon is a holiday for the disillusioned music-maker. In telling the story of his journey, Hamilton-Paterson explores the waning of creative genius, post-war disenchantment and the effects of the changing times on an artist imprisoned in his own immense reputation.

Language: English

Pages: 264

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Soho Press

Release: April 01, 1991

ISBN: 0939149486

ISBN 13: 9780939149483

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