Evensong (novel)

Evensong
First edition
AuthorBeverley Nichols
LanguageEnglish
GenreDrama
PublisherJonathan Cape
Publication date
1932
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint

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.

Adaptation

In 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

  1. ^ Mordden p.136
  2. ^ Goble p.345

Bibliography

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


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