James Huneker

Melomaniacs (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Music, Passion, and Creativity in the Early 20th Century

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Melomaniacs' by James Huneker, the reader is taken on a journey through the world of music, exploring the lives and passions of musicians and music lovers. Written in a captivating and engaging literary style, Huneker delves into the depth of emotions and creativity that music brings to its enthusiasts. The book not only provides insights into the cultural and artistic significance of music but also offers a unique perspective on the impact of music on the human experience. Set against the backdrop of the early 20th century, the book captures the spirit of the time and the vibrancy of the music scene of that era. Huneker's engaging prose and profound observations make 'Melomaniacs' a must-read for music lovers and enthusiasts of fine literature alike.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 276
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066175443
• Artikelnr.: 58757102

Autorenporträt

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.