Preface to the English edition; Translator's note; 1. Introduction: beyond the 'little phrase'; 2. Parsifal as redemptive model for the redemptive work; 3. Music as redemptive model for literature; 4. From Vinteuil to Schopenhauer; 5. In conclusion: quest for the essence and denial of the origin; Appendix: passages from A la recherche translated in the text; Notes; References; Index.

Promotional Information

Studying texts devoted to the Sonata and Septet of Vinteui, Nattiez demonstrates the fundamental role played by music in the evolution of the novel.

Reviews

"...pleasant reading for the specialist and non-specialist alike. It is agreeably written and smoothly translated..." Pauline Newman-Gordon, French Review

Fishpond works with suppliers all over the world to bring you a huge selection of products, really great prices, and delivery included on over 25 million products that we sell. We do our best every day to make Fishpond an awesome place for customers to shop and get what they want — all at the best prices online.

About Fishpond

You can earn a 8% commission by selling Proust as Musician on your website. It's easy to get started - we will give you example code. After you're set-up, your website can earn you money while you work, play or even sleep! You should start right now!

Are you the Author or Publisher of a book? Or the manufacturer of one of the millions of products that we sell. You can improve sales and grow your revenue by submitting additional information on this title. The better the information we have about a product, the more we will sell!

Submit Information

Table of Contents

Promotional Information

Reviews