Music and Victorian Liberalism : Composing The Liberal Subject / edited by Sarah Collins.

The discourse of Victorian liberalism has long been explored by scholars of literature, with reference to politics, ethics and aesthetics. Yet little attention has been paid to music's role in the context of these debates, leaving a rich collection of historical and archival detail on the periphery of our understanding. From the impact of the National Sunday League to the reception of Wagner in London, this collection of essays aims to nuance current approaches to the aesthetic facets of liberalism, examining the interaction between music and liberal ideas in a variety of social contexts. With a bibliography and index. Figures, music examples, and tables.

xiii, 254 p.; 24 cm.
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Language: English
ISBN: 110870316X
ISBN13: 9781108703161