Description
Set against the backdrop of spring 1945, this compelling narrative by J.B. Priestley delves into the lives of three men navigating the complexities of post-war Britain. As they don their new suits, a symbol of fresh beginnings and societal shifts, the story unfolds with Priestley's signature wit and insight. This second edition, published by the Imperial War Museum, spans 198 pages of richly detailed prose, capturing the essence of a nation on the brink of transformation. A masterful blend of historical context and human emotion, this work invites readers to reflect on resilience and change in a world recovering from the shadows of conflict.
Track Listing
Chapter 1 - Echolyn
Fountainhead
The Great Men
On Any Given Night
Carpe Diem
Shades
Clumps Of Dirt
Peace In Time
Meaning And The Moment
Breath Of Fresh Air
Until It Rains
The Velveteen Rabbit
Chapter 2 - And Every Blossom
Bright Sides
Ballet For A Marsh
Lunch In The Sun
Blue And Sand
Chapter 3 - When The Sweet Turns Sour
100 Diversions
Another Day
Where The Sour Turns To Sweet
Meaning And The Moment (Acoustic)
The Currents Of Me
Patchwork
This Time Alone
A Little Nonsense (Live)
As The World (Live)
Chapter 4 - Edge Of Wonder
Edge Of Wonder (Erad-Glitch)
Chapter 5 - Live Cowboy
Texas Dust
Swingin' The Axe
Gray Flannel Suits
Chapter 6 - New Versions
As The World 2000
Suffocating The Bloom 2000
Carpe Diem 2000
Shades 2000
Lator Man (Unlisted)
Details
- Genre: Second World War fiction, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), FICTION, War & Military, Historical, 20th Century, World War II & Holocaust, Classics, Cl
- Product Type: BOOK
- Barcode: 9781912423934
- Release Date: April 03, 2025
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