on the ancient quarrel between literature and music Kivy, Peter. creator text enk Oxford Oxford University Press c2009 2009 monographic eng

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1 online resource (ix, 275 p.) Peter Kivy presents a critical examination of the two rival ways of understanding instrumental music. He argues against 'literary' interpretation in terms of representational or narrative content, and defends musical formalism. He also discusses interpretations of a range of works in the canon. specialized Peter Kivy. Includes bibliographical references and index. Music and literature Absolute music ML3849 780.08 9780191721298 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199562800.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199562800.001.0001 StDuBDS 091203 20150804193923.0 EDZ0000075162