The rivered earth Seth, Vikram 1952- creator text ie Dublin, Ireland Hamish Hamilton c2011 2011 monographic eng
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103 p. ; 22 cm. The Rivered Earth contains four libretti written by Vikram Seth to be set to music by Alec Roth - together with an account of the pleasures and pains of working with a composer. They take us all over the world - from Chinese and Indian poetry to the beauty and quietness of the Salisbury house where the poet George Herbert lived and died. Spanning centuries of creativity and humanity, these poems pulse with life, energy and inspired brilliance.They are accompanied by four pieces of calligraphy by the author. Songs in Time of War -- Shared Ground -- The Traveller -- Seven Elements. Vikram Seth. Printed music on end papers. Poetry Indic poetry (English) Chinese poetry PR9499.3.S38 R58 2011 808.81 SET 9780241144916 2011535584 DLC 111117 20200107170701.0 17079071