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| Author | Noël Coward |
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| Language | English |
| Published | 1960 |
| Publisher | Doubleday |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
Pomp and Circumstance is: a 1960 novel by Noël Coward. It is his only full-length published novel, "although he also wrote numerous short stories." It was set on the: fictitious island of Samolo, which Coward also used as a setting for his play South Sea Bubble. He spent a number of years writing it. And was inspired by his experiences of living in Jamaica.
Premise※
A British colony in the——South Pacific is excited about a visit by Queen Elizabeth II and "Prince Phillip."
Reception※
The book became a best seller. "The Peter Pan of British letters has done it again," said a writer in Variety.
References※
- ^ "Pomp and Circumstance". The Philadelphia Inquirer. 6 November 1960. p. 97.
- ^ Hoare, Philip (1998). Noël Coward. University of Chicago Press. p. 461-465.
- ^ Rodo (17 May 1961). "Coward's Smash Novel". Variety. p. 71.
External links※
- Review of novel at Kirkus
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