George Butterworth by Laurence Green
The story of George Butterworth, one of the most brilliant and promising composers of the early twentieth century and an outstanding First World War officer.
George is a fascinating subject and his biography by Laurence Green is engaging and fascinatingThis is a man who could well have rivalled Ralph Vaughan Williams had he survived WW1, and his bravery and dedication to his country and his sovereign are exemplary. A superb reminder of a remarkable man. * Books Monthly *
Laurence Green has written a number of works and his venture into military writing has produced a book which is both informative and enjoyable. * Army Rumour Service *
Laurence Green has written a number of works and his venture into military writing has produced a book which is both informative and enjoyable. * Army Rumour Service *
After a thirty year career teaching French and English at his former school in Totnes, Devon, Laurence Green became a full time writer, winning the Writing Rocket prize in 2005 for a two hundred word ghost story and The Cornish Literary Guild Salver at the 2014 Holyer an Gof Awards for his biography of Charles Causley All Cornwall Thunders at My Door. Green lives in the village in which he grew up, enjoys local history, writes about church architecture and war memorials, loves railways, ghosts, gardening, walking and researching Great War and American Civil War history. He has an honours degree in French and English from Lancaster University, a PCE from Moray House College, Edinburgh, and an MA in Anglo-American Literary Relations from Exeter University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781999812805 |
| ISBN 10 | 1999812808 |
| Title | George Butterworth |
| Author | Laurence Green |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Fighting High Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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