Orpheus; or, The music of the future by W. J. Turner
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"Orpheus; or, The music of the future" by W. J. Turner is a philosophical treatise on the nature and significance of music, written in the early 20th century. The book explores the concept of music as a profound expression of human experience and emotion, arguing that music transcends mere sound to embody the imagination of love and life itself. Turner delves into the relationship between music and human existence, contemplating its role
in society and its evolution over time. In this thought-provoking work, Turner posits that music is not simply an arrangement of sounds or a technical discipline, but rather an emotional and spiritual experience that reflects the essence of humanity. He examines various themes, including knowledge versus life in relation to music, the idea of progress, and the emotional significance of musical expression, particularly through the lens of composers such as Beethoven. Throughout the chapters, he articulates how music serves as a unique medium capable of conveying the complexities of love, desire, and existence, ultimately asserting that true music resonates deeply within the human soul, unearthing a universal connection that transcends time and culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Turner, W. J. (Walter James), 1884-1946 |
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| Title | Orpheus; or, The music of the future |
| Original Publication | United States: E. P. Dutton & Company,1926. |
| Contents | Definition of music -- Is music knowledge or life? -- The general idea of progress -- The idea of progress in music -- Absolute value -- Emotional significance -- Beyond all sense. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Music -- Philosophy and aesthetics |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69856 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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