Music and Victorian Liberalism: Composing the Liberal Subject (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781108480055)

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. The significance of music for modern conceptions of self-hood and community is uncovered, revealing a new dimension of Victorian liberalism.

Author: Sarah Collins
ISBN-10: 1108480055
ISBN-13: 9781108480055
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 07/18/2019
Pages: 266
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.50lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.30w x 0.70d