The pianoplayers / Anthony Burgess ; edited with an introduction and notes by Will Carr.
| Author/creator | Burgess, Anthony author. |
| Other author | Carr, Will (Specialist in Anthony Burgess), editor, writer of introduction, writer of supplementary textual content. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | [Manchester, England] : Manchester University Press, [2017] |
| Copyright Date | ©2017 |
| Description | vii, 242 pages : music ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Series | Irwell edition of the works of Anthony Burgess Irwell edition of the works of Anthony Burgess. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Abstract | Following the death of her father, an irregularly employed pianist, Ellen Henshaw becomes a high-class prostitute in Paris during the 1930s and then founds a chain of schools to instruct men in the arts of love and music. |
| General note | "This new edition by Will Carr restores the original text with reference to manuscript drafts and fragments, examines publication history and reception, and provides valuable critical commentary and notes, placing the novel in the context of Anthony Burgess's other fictional and autobiographical writing. Fully annotated and supplemented by contemporary reviews and a rare short story by Anthony Burgess, this edition provides a wealth of material for new readers and specialists alike"--Back jacket flap. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Genre/form | Autobiographical fiction. |
| ISBN | 9781526122346 (hbk.) |
| ISBN | 1526122340 (hbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PR6052 .U638 P5 2017 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |