A ship without a sail

A Ship Without a Sail is a revelatory and richly detailed biography of Lorenz Hart, the brilliant yet troubled lyricist who collaborated with composer Richard Rodgers to create timeless songs such as "Blue Moon," "My Funny Valentine," and "The Lady Is a Tramp.

" The book explores Hart's complex personality, his struggles with alcoholism and his homosexuality, and his poignant, wistful lyrics that reflect a life marked by yearning and unfulfilled love.

Gary Marmorstein brings Hart's world vividly to life, balancing candidness with respect, and includes many of Hart's lyrics to highlight his enduring legacy in American musical theater and film.