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Explore the deep connection between romance novels and vocal music in this new study by Roger Hansford. Set in Britain between 1790 and 1850, this book examines a society transitioning toward modernization. It looks at how an emerging printing industry met the growing demand for entertainment during a time of shifting views on religion and the occult. This work shows that fiction was not just a distraction but a fundamental part of musical culture. By looking at how these art forms worked together, the book reveals the intellectual ideas that moved through British homes in the early nineteenth century. It provides a look at the shared experiences of consumers who engaged with both literature and music produced for domestic use. This study is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of British music, literature, and the cultural shifts of the early 1800s.

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Examines the relationship between romance novels and vocal music in nineteenth-century Britain.

Analyzes how the emerging printing industry served growing public appetites for entertainment.

Provides insight into changing social views regarding religion and the occult during the early 1800s.

Investigates how fiction and music functioned together as part of a unified musical culture.

Explores the intellectual currents that circulated within the British domestic home.

Offers a detailed study of music produced specifically for domestic consumption in the early nineteenth century.

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14 March 2017
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