E.T.A. Hoffmann's musical aesthetics / Abigail Chantler.

Author/creator Chantler, Abigail
Format Book
Publication InfoAldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2006.
Descriptionxii, 202 pages : illustrations, music ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Art religion -- Hoffmann's romantic poetry -- Hoffmann's musical hermeneutics revisited -- Romantic musical historiography -- Romantic opera -- Musical taste and ideology -- Conclusion.
Abstract Whilst E. T. A. Hoffmann (1776-1822) is most widely known as the author of fantastic tales, he was also prolific as a music critic, productive as a composer, and active as a conductor. This book examines Hoffmann's aesthetic thought within the broader context of the history of ideas of the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries, and explores the relationship between his musical aesthetics and compositional practice. The author also addresses broader issues pertaining to the ideological and historical significance of Hoffmann's musical and literary oeuvre.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 183-195) and index.
LCCN 2005017728
ISBN0754607062 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Music Music Stacks ML410.H7 C45 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold