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OverviewIn his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top--the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the 50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glittering torrent of song: I Get a Kick Out of You, Night and Day, Love for Sale, and Just One of Those Things. The bright surface of these gems made them instant pop hits. Their more subtle qualities and their musical and emotional depth have made them lasting standards, among the greatest glories of the American songbook. In Cole Porter, William McBrien has thoroughly captured the creator of these songs, whose life was one not only of wealth and privilege but also of tragedy, secrecy, and courage. A prodigal young man, Porter found his aesthetic and emotional anchor in a long, loving, if sexless marriage, while continuing to maintain many discreet affairs with men. In 1937, at the height of his success, he suffered a near-fatal riding accident; his last eighteen years were marked by pain, drugs, and repeated operations on his legs, years of physical agony but unstinting artistic achievement. Here is the book that Porter's fans have long hoped for--a life that informs the great music and lyrics though illuminating glimpses of the hidden, complicated, private man. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William McBrien , Joel FroomkinPublisher: Tantor Audio Imprint: Tantor Audio Edition: Library Edition ISBN: 9798212306515Publication Date: 19 July 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam McBrien (1930-2009) was an English professor at Hofstra University from 1967 until his retirement in 1998. He authored several books, including Cole Porter and Stevie: A Biography of Stevie Smith. Joel Froomkin is a classically trained actor and audiobook narrator with nearly 300 titles to his credit. An eight-time AudioFile Earphones Award winner, he is a United Kingdom transplant with American parents who has the unique ability to switch between authentic British and American accents. Having taught dialect at New York University/Tisch School for the Arts, he spends his spare time wrangling loquacious dachshunds. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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