{"product_id":"9781595586704","title":"Ravel","description":"Author: Jean Echenoz\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781595586704\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: New Press, The\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 31 May 2011\u003cbr\u003ePages: 128 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRavel\u003c\/i\u003e is a beguiling and original evocation of the last ten years in the life of the musical genius Ravel, written by novelist Jean Echenoz.\u003cbr\u003eThe book opens in 1928 as Maurice Ravel-dandy, eccentric, curmudgeon-crosses the Atlantic abroad the luxury liner the \u003ci\u003eSS France\u003c\/i\u003e to begin his triumphant grand tour of the United States. A \"master magician of the French novel\" (\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e), Echenoz captures the folly of the era as well as its genius, including Ravel's personal life-sartorially and socially splendid-as well as his most successful compositions from 1927 to 1937.\u003cbr\u003eIlluminated by flashes of Echenoz's characteristically sly humor, \u003ci\u003eRavel\u003c\/i\u003e is a delightfully quirky portrait of a famous musician coping with the ups and downs of his illustrious career. It is also a beautifully written novel that's a deeply touching farewell to a dignified and lonely man going reluctantly into the night.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920608477342,"sku":"ING-9781595586704","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781595586704.jpg?v=1782825880","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781595586704","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}