Listen to A Dance to the Music of Time: First Movement by Anthony Powell
Enjoy this audiobook with MP3 Audiobook Player - the ultimate iOS audiobook experience
Anthony Powell's universally acclaimed epic encompasses a four-volume panorama of twentieth century London. Hailed by Time as "brilliant literary comedy as well as a brilliant sketch of the times," A Dance to the Music of Time opens just after World War I. Amid the fever of the 1920s and the first chill of the 1930s, Nick Jenkins and his friends confront sex, society, business, and art. In the second volume they move to London in a whirl of marriage and adulteries, fashions and frivolities, personal triumphs and failures. These books "provide an unsurpassed picture, at once gay and melancholy, of social and artistic life in Britain between the wars" (Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.). The third volume follows Nick into army life and evokes London during the blitz. In the climactic final volume, England has won the war and must now count the losses.Four very different young men on the threshold of manhood dominate this opening volume of A Dance to the Music of Time. The narrator, Jenkins—a budding writer—shares a room with Templer, already a passionate womanizer, and Stringham, aristocratic and reckless. Widermerpool, as hopelessly awkward as he is intensely ambitious, lurks on the periphery of their world. Amid the fever of the 1920s and the first chill of the 1930s, these four gain their initiations into sex, society, business, and art. Considered a masterpiece of modern fiction, Powell's epic creates a rich panorama of life in England between the wars.Includes these novels: A Question of UpbringingA Buyer's Market The Acceptance World"Anthony Powell is the best living English novelist by far. His admirers are addicts, let us face it, held in thrall by a magician."—Chicago Tribune"A book which creates a world and explores it in depth, which ponders changing relationships and values, which creates brilliantly living and diverse characters and then watches them grow and change in their milieu. . . . Powell's world is as large and as complex as Proust's."—Elizabeth Janeway, New York Times"One of the most important works of fiction since the Second World War. . . . The novel looked, as it began, something like a comedy of manners; then, for a while, like a tragedy of manners; now like a vastly entertaining, deeply melancholy, yet somehow courageous statement about human experience."—Naomi Bliven, New Yorker
ListenBook's sleek interface and precise controls make it a joy to use during my daily listening sessions. Listening to audiobooks on this app has become my favorite way to relax. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a delightful feature. Sharing is caring! The ability to adjust the tone of the narrator's voice is a creative touch that adds depth to my listening. I love the ability to change the playback pitch. It’s a unique feature.
This app's convenience has turned my daily chores into moments of intellectual discovery – a win-win! Audiobook heaven! This app's functionality is a dream – simple and efficient. Navigating through my audiobook library is a joy with this app's intuitive interface and easy controls. It's like having a personal reading companion at my side. 📱📖 ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a game-changer. It enhances the audio quality and ensures that I can immerse myself fully in the content. Perfect for listening to lectures and speeches. Highly useful app.
I'm grateful for ListenBook's support for a wide range of formats, making it a one-stop solution for audio content. This app's customizable features, from playback speed to filters, are fantastic. I can't get enough of this app's user-friendly interface – it's a true delight. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a blessing for clear dictaphone recordings.
🎉 My audiobook haven – this app is like a door to endless adventures and knowledge! 📚🔑 Shuffle playback is a fun feature. It keeps me engaged with my audiobooks. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures. Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a creative way to share the love of literature.
This audiobook app is a true gem – it brings stories to life with every click. ListenBook has rekindled my passion for learning. I'm exploring new topics every day. A masterclass in audiobook narration! The performer maintained perfect consistency in character voices throughout while keeping the main narration clear and engaging. The production was flawless - no weird edits or background noise. I'll be seeking out more works by this narrator.
ListenBook is the perfect blend of technology and art, turning audio into an unforgettable experience. ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. It's an indispensable part of my routine. The noise reduction feature in ListenBook Pro is a game-changer for enjoying clear recordings.
Plays MP3, MP4, OPUS, OGG, FLAC, AWB, M4B, M4A, WMA, AAC formats
Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and iPod with seamless integration
Adjust playback speed from 0.5x to 3.0x for your listening preference
Import audiobooks via iTunes, cloud services, or direct downloads
Get your favorite audiobooks in supported formats from various sources
Import audiobooks to MP3 Audiobook Player using multiple methods
Control playback from your device, headphones, Apple Watch, or CarPlay
Join thousands of users who enjoy audiobooks with MP3 Audiobook Player daily
Download Now