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Music in other words : Victorian conversations / Ruth A. Solie.
| Author/creator | Solie, Ruth A. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Berkeley : University of California Press, ©2004. |
| Description | 223 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | California studies in 19th-century music ; 12 California studies in 19th century music ; 12. ^A174953 |
| Contents | Beethoven as secular humanist: ideology and the ninth symphony in nineteenth-century criticism -- Music in a Victorian mirror: MacMillan's magazine in the Grove years -- "Girling" at the parlor piano -- Biedermeier domesticity and the Schubert circle: a rereading -- "Tadpole pleasures": Daniel Deronda as music historiography -- Fictions of the opera box. |
| Abstract | A collection of essays on music in Victorian life and literature by one of the leaders in the field. A delightful journey into the highways and byways of 19th-century musical practice. Solie's observations are elegant and provocative, and her poetic way with words makes the collection a great read for scholars and general audiences alike. A wonderful achievement by a mature scholar, and an exciting contribution to the cultural study of music. Six brilliant essays-each a gem, and an ingenious critique of Victorian culture. Solie draws upon nonmusical sources such as diaries, novels, and journalism, and uses literary theories and historical writings as the basis of her cogent arguments. This book is not only for musicologists but for any scholar interested in the study of culture. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003003889 |
| ISBN | 0520238451 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML196 .S65 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |