It was the Nightingale

The author, born into a family immersed in the creative arts, transitioned from music composition to writing, influenced by prominent Victorian figures. He established the English Review, showcasing renowned writers and launching new talents, solidifying his status as a key modernist editor. His notable work includes the Parade's End tetralogy, adapted for television. Throughout the 1930s, he produced various literary works and taught literature in Michigan before passing away in France at age 65. This edition features a new introduction.