Shawn Sobers Shawn.Sobers@uwe.ac.uk
Professor of Cultural Interdisciplinary Practice
The Emperor and the Pianiola: A children's book for adults
Sobers, Shawn
Authors
Abstract
This illustrated photo-book explores the story of Emperor Haile Selassie and the Ethiopian royal family coming to live in the city of Bath following Mussolini's invasion, and how they used pianola music to create a sense of sanctity for the family at a time of immense stress.
The story comes up to the present day, hearing the comfort music choices of the senior citizens who currently use Fairfield House. The elders fulfil the wish of the Emperor, who left the house to the city as a gift to be used by older people.
Citation
Sobers, S. (in press). The Emperor and the Pianiola: A children's book for adults. Bath: Imperial Voice
| Book Type | Authored Book |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Date | Nov 23, 2019 |
| Deposit Date | Nov 30, 2019 |
| Keywords | pianola, history, exile, music, sanctity, haile selassie |
| Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/4750858 |
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