Purcell by Jonathan Keates

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Summary

In 1659 Henry Purcell was born, and his genius would give the period and nation an unforgettable voice.

Jonathan Keates traces Purcell's development against the turbulent movements of his time - political, religious, theatrical and social.

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Purcell by Jonathan Keates

In 1659 Henry Purcell was born, and his genius would give the period and nation an unforgettable voice. Jonathan Keates traces Purcell's development against the turbulent movements of his time - political, religious, theatrical and social.
The distinguished writer Jonathan Keates (b.1946) has written several acclaimed biographies and travel books, and his novel Allegro Postillions won both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Hawthornden Prize. Keates also reviews regularly for the Sunday Telegraph and teaches English at the City of London School.
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ISBN 13 9780571249091
ISBN 10 0571249094
Title Purcell
Author Jonathan Keates
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Faber and Faber
Year published 2009-02-19
Number of pages 320
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.