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.
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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Adaptation
editIn 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
editBibliography
edit- Goble, Alan. The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film. Walter de Gruyter, 1999.
- Mordden, Ethan. Opera Anecdotes. Oxford University Press, 1985.