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Gerontius

Gerontius

by JamesHamilton-Paterson (Author)

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    Paperback 2002

    $6.19

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    Paperback 1990

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    Hardcover 1989

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Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 272
 Edition: New edition
 Publisher: Granta Books
Published: 17 Apr 2002
ISBN 10: 1862074933
ISBN 13: 9781862074934
Prizes: Winner of Whitbread Prize (First Novel) 1989.

Media Reviews
'Elgar emerges more vividly than any biography could make him - crusty, petulant, self-deprecating, egotistical, boyishly keen on 'japes', and grateful for the last secret promptings of a dwindling muse. An original and beautifully written debut' Sunday Times 'A novel which is unafraid of ideas and where the writing gives a constant reinforcement of pleasure' Sunday Telegraph
Author Bio
James Hamilton-Paterson is the author of Seven-Tenths, Three Miles Down and Griefwork, among other books. His work has been translated into many languages. He lives in Italy and the Phillippines.