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Considers the particular representations that link music and madness, investigating the underlying motives, preconceptions, and ideological premises that facilitate the association of these two experiences.

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As a study of a literary obsession, Hamilton's book will remain a key text for those interested in the genesis of the idea of ineffable music. Eighteenth Century Music [A] superb book... a living testimony that philological learning and literary sensibility can be happily compatible. -- Herbert Lindenberger Modern Language Quarterly An extremely accomplished work that provides a powerful insight into a potentially important historical topic. -- Ian Miller H-Disability

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A Note on Translations and Abbreviations Hors d'ouvre I Introduction: The Subject of Music and Madness 1. Hearing Voices 2. Unequal Song 3. Resounding Sense 4. The Most Violent of the Arts 6. Before and After Language: Hoffmann Hors d'ouvre II Notes Bibliography Index

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      Publisher: Columbia University Press
      Publication Date: 06/05/2008
      ISBN13: 9780231142205, 978-0231142205
      ISBN10: 023114220X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Considers the particular representations that link music and madness, investigating the underlying motives, preconceptions, and ideological premises that facilitate the association of these two experiences.

      Trade Review
      As a study of a literary obsession, Hamilton's book will remain a key text for those interested in the genesis of the idea of ineffable music. Eighteenth Century Music [A] superb book... a living testimony that philological learning and literary sensibility can be happily compatible. -- Herbert Lindenberger Modern Language Quarterly An extremely accomplished work that provides a powerful insight into a potentially important historical topic. -- Ian Miller H-Disability

      Table of Contents
      A Note on Translations and Abbreviations Hors d'ouvre I Introduction: The Subject of Music and Madness 1. Hearing Voices 2. Unequal Song 3. Resounding Sense 4. The Most Violent of the Arts 6. Before and After Language: Hoffmann Hors d'ouvre II Notes Bibliography Index

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