The Last Movement

Paperback Published on: 09/04/2026
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Synopsis

It is 1911, and a man boards a ship at the crowded docks in New York City. As he steps on board, the memories begin flooding back, and we learn he is no ordinary man, and this is no ordinary journey.

This transatlantic sailing is the poignant final journey of Gustav Mahler, a renowned composer at the end of his life. He considers the joy and loss he experienced with his wife, Alma, the meaning of art, and the significance of legacy. This culminates in a humbling meditation on the enduring impact of our choices.

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Canongate Books
  • ISBN: 9781837265213
  • Number of pages: 121
  • Dimensions: 198 x 133 x 12 mm
  • Weight: 122g
  • Languages: English