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The life of a beloved American composer reflected through his music, writings and letters.

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"The author offers many such evocative descriptions in his scholarly account of Gershwin’s tragically short life. The works are covered in exhaustive detail, with in-depth analysis, plots and character summaries…" -- The Economist
"Summertime is a genial and enthusiastic book..." -- Times Literary Supplement

Summertime

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    A Paperback / softback by Richard Crawford

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      Publisher WW Norton & Co
      Published 31 July 2020
      ISBN-13 9780393358353
      978-0393358353
      ISBN-10 0393358356
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      Composers and songwriters Musicians, singers, bands and groups

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The life of a beloved American composer reflected through his music, writings and letters.

      Trade Review
      "The author offers many such evocative descriptions in his scholarly account of Gershwin’s tragically short life. The works are covered in exhaustive detail, with in-depth analysis, plots and character summaries…" -- The Economist
      "Summertime is a genial and enthusiastic book..." -- Times Literary Supplement

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