Powell, Anthony 1905-2000

A dance to the music of time: second movement by Anthony Powell( Book )
135 editions published between 1951 and 2007 in 3 languages and held by 2,270 libraries worldwide
Each novel was previously pub. seperately in the author's series: The music of time.

The valley of bones by Anthony Powell( Book )
33 editions published between 1964 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,272 libraries worldwide
With their lives drastically remodelled by the Second World War, the characters of The dance to the music of times series continue their colourful exploits. Nicholas Jenkins, the narrator, now in his thirties, is second-lieutenant in an infantry regiment and life in the army is examined at startlingly close range. Like its predecessors, this volume of The dance to the music of time is witty, sparkling, entertaining, but adds a new twist as it ironically, yet sympathetically, investigates a whole new world of wartime people and circumstances.

Hearing secret harmonies : a novel by Anthony Powell( Book )
21 editions published between 1975 and 2005 in English and French and held by 1,245 libraries worldwide
Fiona vient en roulotte camper sur le pré de son oncle, avec Scorpio Murtlock, inquiétant mais séduisant. Nick voit cette occupation d'un assez mauvais oeil, encore que les préoccupations écologiques de ces jeunes gens rejoignent les siennes. Celui-ci finira par sauver son pré, et après la mort de Widmerpool, tout rentrera dans l'ordre.

The military philosophers by Anthony Powell( Book )
22 editions published between 1968 and 2005 in English and French and held by 1,189 libraries worldwide

The kindly ones by Anthony Powell( Book )
35 editions published between 1962 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,187 libraries worldwide
Portrait of English society and its Bohemia, set against the outbreaks of the two world wars.

Temporary kings by Anthony Powell( Book )
20 editions published between 1973 and 2005 in English and French and held by 1,120 libraries worldwide
Avant-dernier tome de "La ronde de la musique du temps". Nous retrouvons Nick, le narrateur, pendant la Biennale de Venise. Pamela, allongée sur le dos dans un palazzo, contemple Candaule et Gygès de Tiepolo. Après avoir entendu l'histoire se rapportant à cette peinture, Pamela va jouer le rôle de la reine avant de disparaître à Londres dans des conditions mystérieuses...

The fisher king : a novel by Anthony Powell( Book )
15 editions published between 1986 and 2004 in 4 languages and held by 1,113 libraries worldwide

The soldier's art by Anthony Powell( Book )
29 editions published between 1966 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 1,092 libraries worldwide
Taking place during the period between the occupation of Paris by the Germans in June 1940, and their invasion of Russia a year later. Nicholas Jenkins -now in his mid-thirties and still a second-lieutenant - is posted to a Divisional Headquarters as assistant to Widmerpool, a major on the staff. Jenkin's old friend Stringham finds himself in this particular Headquarters too, although under less favourable circumstances. A rather sinister side of Widmerpool appears as he surreptitiously meddles with the fate of others.

What's become of Waring by Anthony Powell( Book )
28 editions published between 1939 and 1992 in English and held by 1,053 libraries worldwide
What happens when a noted travel-book writer is reported "dead", and the literary world of London is thrown into a tizzy at the news. A comedy of hidden identity.

Casanova's Chinese restaurant by Anthony Powell( Book )
30 editions published between 1960 and 2005 in English and French and held by 1,030 libraries worldwide
A comedy of English society and Bohemian life in London during the middle 1930's.