For You

Author(s): Ian McEwan

General

Charles Frieth, pre-eminent composer, conductor and prodigious womaniser, is preparing for a performance of one of his early works, and the world premiere of Demonic Aubade. Obstinate and myopic, he is oblivious to the growing turmoil around him; his wife's poor health and dissatisfaction; the exhausted efforts of his secretary; and, the disquieting diligence of his housekeeper, Maria. As the first performance draws near, the maestro is suddenly awoken to the chaos, and as Charles struggles to regain control of his life, a terrible tragedy begins to unfold. "For You" is a beautifully wrought and compelling libretto - It is Ian McEwan at his very best.


Product Information

A powerful drama of passion, obsession and tragedy from one of Britain's greatest living writers.

Ian McEwan is the author of two collections of stories and eleven previous novels, including Enduring Love, Amsterdam, for which he won the Booker Prize in 1998, Atonement and On Chesil Beach.

General Fields

  • : 9780099526995
  • : Vintage
  • : Vintage
  • : 0.085
  • : May 2008
  • : 198mm X 130mm X 7mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Ian McEwan
  • : Paperback
  • : 708
  • : 822.914
  • : 80
  • : Modern fiction