The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 15mFind out more about Anthony Powell's first book in his 'A Dance to the Music of Time' series with this handy infographic! buff.ly/u9KWlc1 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026This talk by John Roe discusses Pamela Flitton and the Elusive Pole. It was conducted over Zoom during 2022. The host is Keith Marshall, assisted by AP Society Secretary Paul Milliken. buff.ly/srLiN2P 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyCaracolí @caracolidelcesar.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Anthony Powell and Lady Violet Georgiana Powell (née Pakenham), in 1984. His grand opus captured a society that was disappearing as he recorded it. 012
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyACD Society @acdsociety.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Save Nov. 2, at 7pm ET for a lecture by Dr. William Zachs: "Through the Magic Door": Stories from the Private Library of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle” in person at UCLA AND online. Highly recommended for the quality of the speaker and of the topic. Register for free: 1718.ucla.edu/events/throu... 111
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Watch this online talk to the Anthony Powell Society by Jeff Manley on Anthony Powell and Malcolm Muggeridge. The talk was given in 2022 and the host is Keith Marshall, assisted by AP Society Secretary Paul Milliken. buff.ly/7LgyK7Z 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Take a look at this handy guide of motifs, structure and characters in "A Dance Miscellany" by Michael Henle buff.ly/crgr7mh 001
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026During the years 1979 to 1982 the BBC broadcast a radio adaptation of "A Dance to the Music of Time". This was broadcast in four parts, one a year, each of which covered three of the novels. Find out more about the production and cast lists here: buff.ly/QOWjgSfbuff.lyBBC Radio Adaptation | Anthony Powell SocietyDuring the years 1979 to 1982 the BBC broadcast a radio adaptation of Dance. This was broadcast in four parts, one a year, each of which covered three of the novels. 010
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Watch this talk to the Anthony Powell Society's by Stephen Hoare on Anthony Powell and the Travellers club from the 2022 virtual series of lectures. Hosted Keith Marshall and Paul Milliken. buff.ly/gVBmcvsbuff.lyAnthony Powell and The TravellersA talk to the Anthony Powell Society's 2022 virtual series of lectures by Stephen Hoare on AP and the Travellers club. 010
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyThe Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 22/09/2026‘This is writing at its best. There’s plenty to enjoy, some blissful escapism and prose to die for’ We are delighted to reveal the Booker Prize 2026 shortlist. ➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2026 04026
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyMike Fox @polyscribe70.bsky.social · 26/09/2026No luck with the 1964 interview, but I did find this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9Kp...youtube.comThe Memories of Tristram PowellYouTube video by Anthony Powell Soc 131
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026#OpeningLines #TheAcceptanceWorld buff.ly/H8BPaWn 010
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Zoom Social Call | Saturday 26th September 2026 | 14:00-15:00. Join us for a discussion of the latest Newsletter as well as social contact with members across the world. The call will last about one hour. Note the time is UK local time. buff.ly/FA7nGlQ 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Anthony Powell’s very British recipe for curry was originally privately published in Men’s Menus by Alice Boyd (1985) on behalf of the Cornwall Historic Churches Trust. It was subsequently reprinted in The Spectator; 8 November 1997. Enjoy! buff.ly/qtf6PAx 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Anthony Powell published five standalone novels during the 1930s. They are very different form Dance as Powell is learning his craft and finding his style as a novelist. Find out more from Mike Jay about the first of these: "Afternoon Men". buff.ly/987FQH8buff.lyEarly Novels - Afternoon Men | Anthony Powell Society(Duckworth; 1931) 010
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Read "Powell's Will" by Johanna Dombois (translation by Dr Peter Kislinger). The German text is based on a lecture given by Dr Johanna Dombois at the invitation of the German Anthony Powell Society on 28 September 2023 at the Bibliotheca Speck in Cologne. buff.ly/iThGNjA 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell Societytokenhouse.bsky.social @tokenhouse.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Delighted to see the Anthony Powell Society make its entry into the social media world! If you’re a little insure about getting involved face-to-face, then how about looking in on one of our online events like the ‘talks on characters’? www.anthonypowell.org/eventsanthonypowell.org 021
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyKA @krd79.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Books I’m reading… Phineas Finn, Anthony Trollope; Books Do Furnish a Room, Anthony Powell; Through the Embers of Chaos, Dervla Murphy. 021
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Dive deeper into "A Question of Upbringing" with over 20 essays and commentaries, including analysis of character, narrative techniques, and themes including books, fashion, money and friendships. buff.ly/42lLC9o 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Watch the first discussion of the 2025 group reading Anthony Powell's twelve-volume novel, A Dance to the Music of Time, held on 3 February 2025. This meeting focused on the first volume, A Question of Upbringing, first published in 1951. buff.ly/b0MhrXyyoutube.comA Dance to the Music of Time 2025: Book 1, A Question of UpbringingThe first discussion of the 2025 group reading Anthony Powell's twelve-volume novel, A Dance to the Music of Time, held on 3 February 2025. This meeting focused on the first volume, A Question of… 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Browse a wealth of information across 25 years of The Anthony Powell Society newletters, which contain articles, editorials, illustrations, puzzles, events, Q&As, interviews and much more buff.ly/PS5sYhn 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026#OpeningLines buff.ly/Jnleh5C 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Watch now on YouTube: Dr Bernard Stacey discusses his favourite character in 'A Dance to the Music of Time', Daniel Tokenhouse. The talk was conducted over Zoom for the Anthony Powell Society. The host was Keith Marshall. buff.ly/t7laCYJyoutube.comMy Favourite Dancer: Daniel TokenhouseA talk to the Anthony Powell Society by Dr Bernard Stacey about his favourite character in 'A Dance to the Music of Time', Daniel Tokenhouse. The talk was conducted over Zoom for the Anthony Powell… 010
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Take a look at The Anthony Powell Society 2027 Calendar now available in the shop, which is illustrated by further pages from Powell's Second Scrapbook, starting with an article from Country Life magazine about the Chantry, the Powells' house near Nunney, in Somerset. buff.ly/UcOP5IZanthonypowell.orgSociety 2027 Calendar: More Pages from the Second Scrapbook2027 Calendar of images from Powell's Second Scrapbook 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyRichard @ashcroftethics.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The New Weird was actually invented by Anthony Powell in Hearing Secret Harmonies. Take note, hipster buffoons. 041
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyKen Ronkowitz @ronkowitz.bsky.social · 10/09/2026“Writing is a combination of intangible creative fantasy and appallingly hard work.” — Anthony Powell 001
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Watch this online talk from 2022 to The Anthony Powell Society by Colin Donald regarding the authors Anthony Powell and Charles Dickens. The talk is hosted by Keith Marshall, assisted by AP Society Secretary Paul Milliken. buff.ly/5cCXyrA 010
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 10/09/2026#DidYouKnow Anthony Powell's name was mentioned in the film "You’ve Got Mail"? The literary pop-culture reference appears when anti-tech journalist Frank Navasky, a major admirer of Powell's work, references him. Discover more Anthony Powell trivia www.anthonypowell.org/anthony-powe...anthonypowell.orgAnthony Powell Trivia | Anthony Powell SocietyWelcome to a page of trivia, curiosities and the inconsequential associated with AP; items that don’t make it to the more serious AP pages but which are nonetheless worth preserving. The items below… 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyThe British Society for Literature and Science @thebsls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026CfP: BSLS 2026/27 Winter Symposium 'Occult Science: Disenchantment, Re-Enchantment, and the Persistence of Wonder' 29 January 2027 - Online More Info: www.bsls.ac.uk/2026/09/bsls...bsls.ac.ukBSLS 2026/27 Winter Symposium Call for Papers – The British Society for Literature and Science 044
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 09/09/2026#OpeningLines buff.ly/42lLC9o 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Read Perry Anderson's article: “Time Unfolded: Perry Anderson sums up the achievement of Anthony Powell” which was published in the London Review of Books on the 2 August 2018. www.anthonypowell.org/articles-and...anthonypowell.orgSelected Articles | Anthony Powell SocietyPerry Anderson; “Time Unfolded: Perry Anderson sums up the achievement of Anthony Powell”; London Review of Books; 40(15); 2 August 2018. Download PDF 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Discover why English novelist Anthony Powell is remembered as one of Britain’s great 20th-century novelists: his 12-volume masterpiece “A Dance to the Music of Time” explores a group of British characters from the 1920s, through World War II, deep into middle age. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cjM...youtube.comWhy Anthony Powell Still Matters Today | Harry Mount of The OldieDiscover why English novelist Anthony Powell deserves to be remembered as one of Britain’s great 20th-century novelists. He wrote the 12-volume masterpiece “A Dance to the Music of Time” that… 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyBert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Happy Monday, everyone. Time to start collecting your autumnal reads! - Michael 1367
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Anthony Powell published five standalone novels during the 1930s, which are very different from A Dance to the Music of Time as Powell is learning his craft and finding his style as a novelist. Find our more about these five novels: www.anthonypowell.org/early-novelsanthonypowell.orgEarly Novels | Anthony Powell SocietyAnthony Powell published five standalone novels during he 1930s. They are very different form Dance as Powell is learning his craft and finding his style as a novelist. All have been republished a… 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyThe Bibliographical Society @bibsoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026For this month’s Council’s Choice, Satoko Tokunaga, the Society’s Hon. Secretary for Japan, highlights two online courses exploring how books foster cross-cultural exchange: bibsoc.org.uk/councils-cho...bibsoc.org.ukCouncil’s Choice for September 2026 - Bibliographical SocietyOnline Courses on the History of the Book Keio University and the British Library have jointly created two online courses exploring how books foster cross-cultural exchange. The first, the three-week ... 001
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyTomás Murray @tomasjmurray.bsky.social · 21/12/2025Anthony Powell, Writer, #BornOnThisDay in 1905, in Westminster, London “Literature illuminates life only for those to whom books are a necessity.” (‘The Valley of Bones’) 📸 Antony Armstrong-Jones (January 16, 1978) 1407
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Join us in London on October 17th for a convivial social meeting at the Queen's Head & Artichoke. No booking required. It will be a great opportunity to meet other members, and to talk about AP, books in general, and anything else that seizes your fancy. www.anthonypowell.org/london-pub-m... 100
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Watch "Anthony Powell and Childhood" - a talk given by Dr Nicholas Birns. Now available on YouTube. www.anthonypowell.org/society-video 000
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyTom Ewing @tomewing.bsky.social · 26/08/2025Reunited for the first time in two house moves! So pretty 3221
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyLevi Stahl @levistahl.bsky.social · 08/08/2025A benefit of being in charge of marketing my favorite books is that I can spend time trying to sell them better. This morning, I’m touching up the data (rewriting copy, shifting keywords, adding a TON of praise from reviews) for A Dance to the Music of Time. I’ll share some of those reviews below. 7475
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyDr Susan Maxwell @muinbeoarchives.bsky.social · 12/01/2025I'm not the only one looking forward to the @neglectedbooks.com reading group, reading A Dance to the Music of Time. 053
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Robert Selig’s summary of the whole twelve volumes is probably one of the best ever summaries of "A Dance to the Music of Time'. www.anthonypowell.org/synopsis 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Our website has a handy list of academic theses and dissertations in which Anthony Powell’s works are a major topic, organised with the most recent first. www.anthonypowell.org/theses-disse... 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Watch "Anthony Powell and Grub Street": a talk given by Professor Nigel Wood discussing Anthony Powell and Journalism, conducted over Zoom, and hosted by Keith Marshall and Paul Milliken. www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1vb... 000
The Anthony Powell Society @anthonypowellsoc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Take a look at our schedule of upcoming events, including a focus on Uncle Giles in "A Dance to the Music of Time" on Wednesday September 9th. www.anthonypowell.org/events 020
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyHelena Fitzgerald @hellafitzgerald.bsky.social · 04/08/2025I’m six books into A Dance to the Music of Time and tonight I realized it’s Wheel of Time/Game of Thrones for early 20th century british men going over to each other’s houses 7616
Reposted by The Anthony Powell Societypetipaw @petipaw.bsky.social · 30/12/2025I’m finally catching up! I’m reading A Dance to the Music of Time by #AnthonyPowell and I’ll never again see a sugar dispenser without thinking about Winderpool… #Booksy 📚 6434
Reposted by The Anthony Powell SocietyTracey Thorn @traceythorn.bsky.social · 16/12/2024Ooh I can feel a re-read of A Dance To The Music Of Time coming on 17833