James Gaines

Evening in the Palace of Reason (eBook, ePUB)

Bach Meets Frederick the Great in the Age of Enlightenment

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In one corner, a godless young warrior, Voltaire's heralded 'philosopher-king', the It Boy of the Enlightenment. In the other, a devout if bad-tempered old composer of 'outdated' music, a scorned genius in his last years. The sparks from their brief conflict illuminate a turbulent age.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins Publishers
• Erscheinungstermin: 24. Juli 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780007369461
• Artikelnr.: 41192931

Autorenporträt

Jim Gaines was the first editor in chief of People magazine, as well as the editor of Time magazine. This is his first book. He lives in Paris with his family.

Rezensionen

'Gaines has a keen eye for colour, and enjoys himself greatly regaling us with anecdotes... 'Evening in the Palace of Reason' is a wonderful work of popular history; intelligent, stylish, wryly witty, serious yet never solemn, and above all passionate in its celebration of a great composer.' John Banville, Guardian

'An intriguing book.' Sunday Times

'The author presents us with a piece of theatre that is witty, instructive and often bizarre.' Independent on Sunday

'Gaines' style is readable, crisp and compelling. He is an excellent guide: informed, unpretentious and frank... A story told with wit, knowledge, the odd flight of fancy and love.' Times Literary Supplement