TITLE:The Noise of Time

PUBLISHER:Vintage

ISBN:9781784703332

DEC-INDEX :823.914

YEAR:2017

RESUME:"The Noise of Time" is a novel written by Julian Barnes that explores the life of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich. The book is a profound meditation on art, politics, and survival in a totalitarian regime. The story takes place during the tumultuous periods of Stalin's Soviet regime and follows the crucial moments in Shostakovich's life, as he is confronted with the pressures of power and moral dilemmas. The book explores how Shostakovich had to deal with censorship, fear, and self-censorship to preserve his music and his own life. Barnes delves into the composer's inner thoughts, revealing his doubts, fears, and compromises to survive in a hostile environment. "The Noise of Time" is a moving novel that explores the conflicts between art and politics, freedom and repression, offering a profound reflection on the nature of creativity and resistance in difficult times.

N_PAGES:192

ILLUSTRATION:Non

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