American Rhapsody: the Story of George Gershwin

Kresh, Paul

ISBN 10: 0525672338 / ISBN 13: 9780525672333

Published by Lodestar/E.P. Dutton, New York, 1988

About this Item

1st/1st Jewish Biography series. Illustrated with photographs.

Seller Inventory # 3490

Bibliographic Details

• Title: American Rhapsody: the Story of George Gershwin
• Publisher: Lodestar/E.P. Dutton, New York
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0525672338
• ISBN 13: 9780525672333
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • FIRST/FIRST

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Synopsis

A biography of the successful composer of musical comedies, popular songs, symphonic works, and the opera "Porgy and Bess"

Reviews

Grade 7 Up A welcome addition to biog raphy collections. In addition to a straightforward account of the compos er's childhood, musical education, and career, Kresh has included descriptions of some of Gershwin's better known ``serious'' compositions and a smatter ing of some of the less favorable criti cism of that music. Kresh has also at tempted to trace the connections between Gershwin's music and his Jewish heritage. He begins by tracing his own fascination with Gershwin and his music. His bias is thus made clear at the outset, but he manages to stay ob jective on the whole. The short chap ters and crisp writing make the book enjoyable for its own sake as well as useful for reports. A final section on available recordings of Gershwin's mu sic and a list of titles (adult) for further reading provide direction for new ad mirers. Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turn er Free Library, Randolph, Mass.
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