Thomas Irvine Livres

Focusing on the auditory experiences of Westerners during the Sino-Western encounter around 1800, this book examines how travelers, diplomats, and writers shaped their understanding of Chinese music. It highlights two key practices: firsthand accounts from those who visited China and the imaginative writings of European thinkers. By exploring these sonic interactions, the author reveals how the perception of China influenced Western music history and knowledge, emphasizing the role of cultural comparison in the development of musical understanding during the European Enlightenment.

Set on the planet Esseth, the narrative follows Cio, a caretaker for the young heiress Keira Darrenger of D-Corp. His tranquil existence is shattered upon encountering Bliss, local celebrities, and a terrifying beast. As Cio grapples with unsettling feelings for Keira and looming dangers, he is drawn into a tumultuous realm filled with spirits and supernatural forces. The story explores themes of protection, desire, and the struggle against dark forces, revealing that Keira is not the only one needing safeguarding from both external threats and Cio's inner turmoil.

Heinses erotischer Musikroman Hildegard von Hohenthal beschwört in bemerkenswert durchreflektierter Weise die Diskurse des europäischen Musiklebens kurz vor Ausbruch der französischen Revolution. Die acht Studien dieses Bandes widmen sich zentralen Gegenständen des vielschichtigen Texts, von der Genese seines Naturbegriffs über den Ausdruck in der Harmonie, die Poetologie und das Geschlecht der Stimme und die Idee des Konzerts bis zur Anatomie des Gehörs.