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Routledge - Music Writing Literature: from Sand to Derrida

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Explore the complex relationship between sound and language in Music Writing Literature, from Sand via Debussy to Derrida. This scholarly work by Peter Dayan addresses fundamental questions regarding why poetry appeals to music and whether music can communicate in the same way as language. It examines the possibilities and limitations of translating meaning between these two distinct art forms. Dayan argues that the difficulty in connecting music and poetry stems from a rigorous French literary tradition. By analyzing the work of composers like Berlioz and Debussy alongside influential thinkers from Sand to Derrida, the book provides a deep look into how these creators approached the connection between words and sound. This text is an essential resource for readers interested in the intersection of musicology and literary studies, offering a perspective on why looking for music in poetry is both a necessary and a futile pursuit.

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Examines the deep connections between music and poetry through the lens of the French literary tradition.

Investigates how music communicates and compares its capabilities to those of human language.

Analyzes the work of key figures including Berlioz, Debussy, Sand, and Derrida.

Provides a rigorous study on the difficulties of translating meaning between musical and poetic forms.

Offers academic insight into the burgeoning fields of word and music studies.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 October 2017
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05 February 2007

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