Kivy, Peter.
Antithetical arts on the ancient quarrel between literature and music / [electronic resource] : Peter Kivy. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2009. - 1 online resource (ix, 275 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Peter Kivy presents a critical examination of the two rival ways of understanding instrumental music. He argues against 'literary' interpretation in terms of representational or narrative content, and defends musical formalism. He also discusses interpretations of a range of works in the canon.
9780191721298 (ebook) : No price
Music and literature.
Absolute music.
ML3849
780.08
Antithetical arts on the ancient quarrel between literature and music / [electronic resource] : Peter Kivy. - Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2009. - 1 online resource (ix, 275 p.)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Peter Kivy presents a critical examination of the two rival ways of understanding instrumental music. He argues against 'literary' interpretation in terms of representational or narrative content, and defends musical formalism. He also discusses interpretations of a range of works in the canon.
9780191721298 (ebook) : No price
Music and literature.
Absolute music.
ML3849
780.08