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Noel Coward: In His Own Words
Noël Coward
The Lyrics of Noel Coward
by Noël Coward
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What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about Noel Coward's lyrics, comparing them unfavorably to Cole Porter's wit while appreciating Coward's straightforward romantic intentions. The detailed exploration of Coward's songs and life has garnered some praise, though one reader noted that the experience would be enhanced with music. Overall, the quality of the lyrics seems to resonate differently depending on personal preferences for musical style.
Detailed exploration of Coward's life Straightforward romantic intentions Not as witty as Cole Porter
Synopsis
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
, Don't Put your Daughter on the Stage
, Mrs Worthington and over 250 more lyrics from Coward's musical masterpieces.
Noël Coward is one of the greatest lyricists of the twentieth century.
Songs such as A Room with a View
, The Stately Homes of England
, Mad Dogs and Englishmen and Mrs Worthington are known, sung and loved the world over.
This edition gathers together over 250 of Coward's lyrics, arranged in chronological order and grouped by show.
In addition, these masterpieces of verse are accompanied by an introduction and notes from the Master himself.
Publication
Publisher Methuen
Year 2002
Binding Paperback
Edition New
Pages 432
Place London
Language English
ISBN-13 9780413732408
ISBN-10 0413732401
DCC 781.42164092
The Lyrics of Noel Coward is a British play written by Noël Coward and published by Methuen in London (2002).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle .
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