A Dance to the Music of Time
A Dance to the Music of Time
8 books
About this series
Anthony Powell's twelve-volume sequence follows narrator Nicholas Jenkins and his circle through much of the 20th century. This series explores English society, class, and the passage of time, offering a detailed, often ironic, look at lives shaped by history and personal connections.
Une question d'éducation
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A buyer's market
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At Lady Molly's
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The kindly ones
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Temporary Kings
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Een kwestie van opvoeding
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Een kopersmarkt
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Frequently asked questions
What is the correct reading order for A Dance to the Music of Time?
The series is a continuous narrative and should be read in publication order, starting with "A Question of Upbringing." Each volume builds upon the previous ones, following the characters' lives chronologically.
Is there a TV adaptation of A Dance to the Music of Time?
The series was adapted into a four-part television miniseries by Channel 4 in 1997. It covers the entire twelve-volume sequence.
How does A Dance to the Music of Time connect to other works by Anthony Powell?
This twelve-volume sequence is Anthony Powell's magnum opus and stands as a self-contained work. While it shares thematic interests with his earlier novels, it does not feature direct character crossovers or a shared universe with his other books.
What makes A Dance to the Music of Time a significant series?
The series is renowned for its panoramic scope of 20th-century English upper-class and intellectual life, offering a detailed and often satirical social history through the eyes of its narrator, Nicholas Jenkins. It is celebrated for its intricate character development and its exploration of memory and the passage of time.