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Anthony Powell

1905 – 2000

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Anthony Powell was born in London in 1905 and was educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford. He worked for a London publisher from 1927 to 1935. and as a film scriptwriter from 1935 to 1936. He has written reviews and literary columns for various newspapers and periodicals and was Literary Editor…

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Literary Fiction Historical Fiction Classics Fiction Contemporary Literature

Also Known As

ANTHONY POWELL, Powell, Anthony, Anthony POWELL

Frequently asked questions

  • What is Anthony Powell best known for?

    Anthony Powell is primarily celebrated for his twelve-volume novel sequence, "A Dance to the Music of Time," which chronicles the lives of a group of interconnected characters through mid-20th century British society.

  • Is there a reading order for Anthony Powell's books?

    Readers interested in "A Dance to the Music of Time" should read the volumes in their publication order to follow the chronological development of the characters and narrative.

  • Are any of Anthony Powell's books adapted for screen?

    The BBC adapted "A Dance to the Music of Time" into a four-part television series in 1997, covering the entire twelve-volume sequence.