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OverviewWhat makes a musical work profound? What is it about pure instrumental music that the listener finds attractive and rewarding? In addressing these questions, Peter Kivy continues his highly regarded exploration of the philosophy of musical aesthetics. He considers here what he believes to be the most difficult subject of all—""just plain music; music unaccompanied by text, title, subject, program, or plot; in other words, music alone."" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter KivyPublisher: Cornell University Press Imprint: Cornell University Press Edition: Revised ed. Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780801423314ISBN 10: 0801423317 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 02 January 1990 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPeter Kivy is Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University and the author of Music Alone; Authenticities; and Sound and Semblance, all from Cornell. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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