Synopsis
Explore how music moves words and minds, from intimate essays to storied poems. This collection surveys the power of music in poetry and prose, blending critical reflection with vivid literary voices. Through excerpts and commentary, it reveals how rhythm, melody, and sound shape mood, meaning, and memory.
Readers will encounter discussions of famous composers and performers, dramatic scenes with organs and harps, and lyrical meditations on listening. The book connects everyday sounds to larger questions about art, faith, and perception, offering a window into how writers use music to illuminate inner life.
- Short, accessible essays that connect music to feeling and imagination
- Poems and excerpts that illustrate music’s vivid presence in text
- Thoughtful reflections on listening, attention, and the limits of understanding
Ideal for readers curious about the intersection of music and literature, and for those who want a calmer, more musical approach to poetry and prose.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating exploration of the interrelation between music and poetry. It traverses history to bring to light that poetry and music have had an age-old, profound relationship. The author's erudition and delicate prose guide the reader through a rich collection of poems that encompass various musical aspects - the lyre, the lute, the organ, and the pipe. This literary journey traverses the musical landscape of centuries, from the ancient hymns of Pan to the romantic piano concertos of the 19th century. The author unveils how poets have been inspired by music's rhythms, melodies, and emotional resonance, mirroring its evolution and reflecting the cultural contexts of their times. The book's insights reveal the profound impact music has had on the poetic imagination, and how it continues to shape our perception of the world around us. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332997459_0
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