James Huneker

Broschiertes Buch

Melomaniacs

Beschreibung

James Huneker's "Melomaniacs" is a captivating collection of short stories exploring the intoxicating power of music. Delving into the psychology of those utterly consumed by melody and rhythm, these tales paint vivid portraits of individuals enthralled by the art form. A fascinating study of melomania, the book explores the often humorous, sometimes poignant, and always compelling relationship between people and the music that shapes their lives. Originally published at the turn of the 20th century, these stories offer a glimpse into the world of art and musical passion. Huneker's work remains relevant for its insightful observations on human nature and the enduring influence of artistic expression. A significant work of musical fiction, "Melomaniacs" provides a unique and entertaining perspective on the world of music history and criticism. Carefully restored for republication, this edition preserves the timeless quality of Huneker's literary artistry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

James Gibbons Huneker was an American art, literary, music, and theatrical reviewer. A colorful individual and an ambitious writer, he was "an American with a great mission," in the words of his friend, the critic Benjamin De Casseres, and that mission was to educate Americans about the best cultural achievements, native and European, of his day. From 1892 to 1899, he was the husband of sculptor Clio Hinton. Huneker was born in Philadelphia. His parents forced him to study law, but he realized that a legal career was not for him; he was enthusiastic about music and writing, and hoped to one day be a concert pianist and novelist. Huneker and his wife and child returned to Philadelphia the next year, but he was never content in his hometown and longed for the larger stage of New York, where he wanted to try his luck as a journalist while continuing his musical studies. He relocated to New York City in 1886, abandoning his wife and child. He scraped by providing piano lessons and lived a downtown bohemian lifestyle while studying with Franz Liszt's student Rafael Joseffy, who became a friend and mentor. (Huneker's musical gods were Liszt, Chopin, and Brahms. In 1900, he released a biography of Chopin and wrote a commentary on Chopin's complete works for Schirmer's Music Publishing Company.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 182
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 263g
• ISBN-13: 9781023302623
• ISBN-10: 1023302624
• Artikelnr.: 74122189