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Overtones, a Book of Temperaments
Hardcover
MusiciansLiterary CriticismMusic Reference
ISBN13: 9781023465311
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the powerful Overtones of artistic genius in this collection of insightful essays by James Huneker. Diving deep into the temperaments of masters, Huneker explores the musical landscapes of Richard Strauss, the operatic heights of Parsifal and Verdi, and the literary worlds of Balzac, Flaubert, and Turgenev.
More than just biography, this book delves into the spirit and passion fueling creative giants. Huneker's keen observations offer a window into the late 19th and early 20th-century artistic landscape, also illuminating the philosophical impact of Nietzsche on the era's most influential figures. A vital resource for students of music history, biography, and literary criticism, this volume captures the essence of artistic inspiration, making it a timeless addition to any discerning reader's library.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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