The Cambridge Companion to Sibelius

The Cambridge Companion to Sibelius
Author: Daniel M. Grimley
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2004-02-26
Genre: Music
ISBN: 110749463X

Jean Sibelius has gradually emerged as one of the most striking and influential figures in twentieth-century music, yet his work is only just beginning to receive the critical attention that its importance deserves. This Companion provides an accessible and vivid account of Sibelius's work in its historical and cultural context. Leading international scholars, from Finland, the United States and the UK, examine Sibelius's music from a range of critical perspectives, including nationalism, eroticism and the exotic, music and landscape, reception and musical influence. There are also chapters on recording and interpretation that offer fascinating insights into the performance of Sibelius's work. The book includes much material, drawing on scholarship, as well as providing a comprehensive introduction to Sibelius's major musical achievements.

Waves of Pleasure

Waves of Pleasure
Author: Rachel Kenley
Publisher: Riverdale Avenue Books LLC
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2017-06-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1626013845

Programme

Programme
Author: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1270
Release: 1916
Genre: Concert programs
ISBN:

The Proustian Quest

The Proustian Quest
Author: William Carter
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1992-02-01
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0814772056

"An ambitious study, the fruit of sustained work over many years. Professor Carter's book deploys a stunning knowledge of Proust and places Carter among the first line of Proust scholars in the country." —Roger Shattuck,Boston University The Proustian Quest is the first full-length study that explores the influence of social change on Proust's vision. In Remembrance of Things Past, Proust describes how the machines of transportation and communication transformed fashion, social mores, time-space perception, and the understanding of the laws of nature. Concentrating on the motif of speed, Carter establishes the centrality of the modern world to the novel's main themes and produces a far- reaching synthesis that demonstrates the work's profound structural unity.

Mythology

Mythology
Author: Coby Evans
Publisher: Self Publisher
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2019-10-27
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 8835324467

The only book you’ll ever need about Greek mythology! This elaborate book gives you all the insights you will ever need to know. All the basics are in here and more. You will learn about the Greeks’ and Romans’ belief in the creation of the world and theories about the creation of mankind. You’ll get an extensive description of various gods and goddesses. Hardly anything or anyone is left out here. Everything will become clear, from Zeus’ extreme power to Aphrodite’s love and lust inclinations. You’ll read about the different interpretations of Artemis as a goddess, the heroic deeds of Heracles or Perseus, and the takeover of the Greeks and the Trojans. Find out what water nymphs are or where Argonauts originated from. Become more deeply involved in the Heraclidae or the whereabouts of Cadmus or Ion. All of these persons, from Nyx to Hades, are given and described in a lively setting. Do yourself a favor and get it immediately!

The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome

The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
Author: E.M. Berens
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2017-12-06
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 8027233437

This eBook edition of "The Myths & Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome" has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. A comprehensive collection of all the major and minor gods of Rome and Greece, with descriptions of festivals and retellings of major mythological stories. E.M. Bernes thoroughly details each Greek and Roman god, goddess, hero, demi-god and creature and gives the reader a clear and succinct idea of the religious beliefs of the ancients. An exceptional book for those interested in Greek or Roman mythology.

Work on Myth

Work on Myth
Author: Hans Blumenberg
Publisher: MIT Press
Total Pages: 727
Release: 1988-03-18
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 0262521334

In this rich examination of how we inherit and transform myths, Hans Blumenberg continues his study of the philosophical roots of the modern world. Work on Myth is in five parts. The first two analyze the characteristics of myth and the stages in the West's work on myth, including long discussions of such authors as Freud, Joyce, Cassirer, and Valéry. The latter three parts present a comprehensive account of the history of the Prometheus myth, from Hesiod and Aeschylus to Gide and Kafka. This section includes a detailed analysis of Goethe's lifelong confrontation with the Prometheus myth, which is a unique synthesis of "psychobiography" and history of ideas. Work on Myth is included in the series Studies in Contemporary German Social Thought, edited by Thomas McCarthy.

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre
Author: Charlotte Brontë
Publisher: Xist Publishing
Total Pages: 343
Release: 2017-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 153240459X

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë Jane Eyre revolutionized the art of fiction in 1847. Written by Charlotte Brontë, the novel tells the first-person narrative of Jane Eyre from her troubled childhood, to school years, to her work and love as an adult. Jane Eyre is a masterful exploration of the individual Jane, her moral compass, and her love for others. Jane Eyre is a heartwarming, insightful work that deserves to be read again and again. Jane Eyre has been adapted numerous times and in numerous forms.