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The Horn

by John Clellon Holmes · 1988

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John Clellon Holmes reflects on the history of jazz in this classic novel. Edgar Pool is "The Horn," the hero, and the man who helps change the face of American music. He becomes the legend whose triumphant and tragic career is reconstructed through the memories of his friends and lovers.

Themes
musicmusicMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 264 pages

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