1891 The Beautiful in Music by Eduard Hanslick, Musical Aesthetics, Novello, Har

by Dr. Eduard Hanslick (translated by Gustav Cohen)

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Description Details This is the seventh edition (enlarged and revised, Leipzig 1885) of Hanslick's landmark treatise on musical aesthetics, translated by Gustav Cohen, arguing that the essence of musical beauty lies in "sonically moving forms" rather than the expression of emotion. A foundational text in music philosophy, dedicated to Mr. and Mrs. F. Collier. DetailValue AuthorDr. Eduard Hanslick IllustratorNot Stated PublisherNovello and Company, Limited Publication Year1891 Printed InLondon ISBN(blank) Condition: Cover shows moderate wear with rubbing and fading to the spine and edges, and shelf/handling stains to the front and rear boards. Spine ends and corners show bumping/fraying. Front hinge appears cracked/starting internally (visible black endpaper separation at the gutter). Text block toning consistent with age; contents intact and legible with two embossed "Collins & Co Sale" blind stamps on preliminary pages, plus a small pencil price notation and library-style sticker on the title/verso pages.

• Publisher: Novello and Company, Limited (London) / Novello, Ewer and Co. (Ne
• Year: 1891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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