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| Author | Beverley Nichols |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1932 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
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Evensong is a 1932 novel by the British writer Beverley Nichols. It was inspired by the life of the opera singer Nellie Melba, whom Nichols had known during her later years. [1] The same year Nichols collaborated with Edward Knoblock on a play version which was a major hit in the West End.
Adaptation
In 1934 the story was adapted into a film of the same title by Gainsborough Pictures. Directed by Victor Saville it starred Evelyn Laye in the lead role. [2]
References
Bibliography
- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
- Mordden, Ethan. Opera Anecdotes. Oxford University Press, 1985.
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First edition | |
| Author | Beverley Nichols |
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| Language | English |
| Genre | Drama |
| Publisher | Jonathan Cape |
Publication date | 1932 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | |
Evensong is a 1932 novel by the British writer Beverley Nichols. It was inspired by the life of the opera singer Nellie Melba, whom Nichols had known during her later years. [1] The same year Nichols collaborated with Edward Knoblock on a play version which was a major hit in the West End.
Adaptation
In 1934 the story was adapted into a film of the same title by Gainsborough Pictures. Directed by Victor Saville it starred Evelyn Laye in the lead role. [2]
References
Bibliography
- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
- Mordden, Ethan. Opera Anecdotes. Oxford University Press, 1985.
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