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James Huneker

    James Huneker byl vášnivým hudebním kritikem a esejistou, jehož pronikavé analýzy a komentáře k dílům Chopina a Brahmse dodnes oceňují hudební nadšenci. Svou ranou hudební kariéru zasvětil studiu klavíru v Evropě pod vedením významných učitelů. V New Yorku se stal respektovaným hudebním redaktorem a přispěvatelem do předních literárních časopisů. Jeho literární styl vynikal hlubokým porozuměním klasické hudbě a schopností ji poutavě přiblížit čtenářům.

    The Pathos of Distance: A Book of A Thousand and One Moments
    Dramatic Opinions and Essays by G. Bernard Shaw: Containing As Well a Word On the Dramatic Opinions and Essays, of G. Bernard Shaw
    Overtones: A Book of Temperaments: Richard Strauss, Parsifal, Verdi, Balzac, Flaubert, Nietzsche, and Turgénieff
    Mezzotints in modern music; Brahms, Tschaïkowsky, Chopin, Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner
    New Cosmopolis, A Book of Images.: intimate New York.: Certain European Cities Before the War: Vienna, Prague, Little Holland, Belgian Etchings, Madri
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    • This antiquarian book is part of a Legacy Reprint Series aimed at preserving rare historical texts. While it may contain imperfections such as blurred pages or missing text, its cultural significance justifies its reproduction. The initiative reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature, ensuring access to important works despite potential flaws in the reprint process.

      New Cosmopolis, A Book of Images.: intimate New York.: Certain European Cities Before the War: Vienna, Prague, Little Holland, Belgian Etchings, Madri
    • Focusing on the significance of composers such as Brahms, Tschaïkowsky, Chopin, Richard Strauss, Liszt, and Wagner, this work highlights their lasting impact on music history. To preserve this important text for future generations, it has been meticulously retyped, redesigned, and reformatted, ensuring clarity and readability. This modern edition aims to keep the insights and contributions of these influential musicians accessible to contemporary audiences.

      Mezzotints in modern music; Brahms, Tschaïkowsky, Chopin, Richard Strauss, Liszt and Wagner
    • James Huneker's masterful collection of essays explores the intersection of music, literature, and philosophy in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From the operas of Richard Strauss and Giuseppe Verdi to the novels of Honoré de Balzac and Gustave Flaubert, Huneker draws connections between seemingly disparate works of art. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural and intellectual history of the modern era.

      Overtones: A Book of Temperaments: Richard Strauss, Parsifal, Verdi, Balzac, Flaubert, Nietzsche, and Turgénieff
    • This book is a classic collection of essays and dramatic criticism by the inimitable G Bernard Shaw. Insightful, witty, and often irreverent, Shaw's writings on the theatre are essential reading for anyone interested in the history of drama and the arts. This edition also includes a fascinating essay by James Huneker, in which he discusses Shaw's style and approach to criticism.

      Dramatic Opinions and Essays by G. Bernard Shaw: Containing As Well a Word On the Dramatic Opinions and Essays, of G. Bernard Shaw
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      Dramatic Opinions and Essays, With an Apology: Volume One
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      A series of essays on various topics including literature, music, and art by the American writer and critic James Huneker.

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