Music and Religion in the Writings of Ian McEwan

by Professor Iain Quinn and Iain Quinn

The majority of characters in Ian McEwan's novels are educated members of the middle class, but without any great private financial means and certainly no great affluence. Despite different occupations, whether scientist (Solar), musician (On Chesil Beach, Amsterdam) or surgeon (Saturday), they are faced with moral, ethical, religious and personal dilemmas that bear resonance to a contemporary audience.

Classical music is present throughout...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1837650829
• ISBN13: 9781837650828
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Boydell Press
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"