The Bodley Head Bernard Shaw: Shaw's Music 3
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Bernard Shaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Bodley Head, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, discoloured top-edge from tanning.
Shaw's Music 3, a compelling volume from The Bodley Head Bernard Shaw collection, presents the unparalleled musical critiques of the celebrated playwright. This work chronicles Shaw's profound engagement with the operatic and concert stages of his era, offering a vibrant panorama of late 19th and early 20th-century musical life. With characteristic wit and intellectual rigor, Shaw dissects performances, composers, and musical trends, illustrating his deep understanding and passionate advocacy for artistic integrity. The collection uncovers the evolution of his critical thought, providing invaluable insights into the cultural landscape that shaped his dramatic masterpieces. This essential compilation argues for the enduring relevance of informed critical discourse in the appreciation of art.
Author: Bernard Shaw
Binding: Hardback
Published: The Bodley Head, 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Sun-faded spine, discoloured top-edge from tanning.
Shaw's Music 3, a compelling volume from The Bodley Head Bernard Shaw collection, presents the unparalleled musical critiques of the celebrated playwright. This work chronicles Shaw's profound engagement with the operatic and concert stages of his era, offering a vibrant panorama of late 19th and early 20th-century musical life. With characteristic wit and intellectual rigor, Shaw dissects performances, composers, and musical trends, illustrating his deep understanding and passionate advocacy for artistic integrity. The collection uncovers the evolution of his critical thought, providing invaluable insights into the cultural landscape that shaped his dramatic masterpieces. This essential compilation argues for the enduring relevance of informed critical discourse in the appreciation of art.