Psychological perspective on Camille Saint-Saëns / Kenneth Ring.
| Author/creator | Ring, Kenneth |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Lewiston, NY : Edwin Mellen Press, ©2002. |
| Description | x, 128 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Mellen lives ; v. 13 Mellen lives ; v. 13. ^A523913 |
| Contents | Preface -- Foreword -- Introduction -- The death and decline of Saint-Saëns -- Bringing Saint-Saëns back to life -- The women in Saint-Saëns' life I: Clémence and Charlotte -- The women in Saint-Saëns' life II: Augusta -- Saint-Saëns' woman complex: seduction, humiliation, misogyny -- The women in Saint-Saëns' life III: Marie -- The death of Clémence -- The men in Saint-Saëns' life -- The constricted heart of Camille Saint-Saëns -- My love affair with Saint-Saëns -- A Saint-Saëns revival? -- Listening to Saint-Saëns -- A final confession -- Afterword: Saint-Saëns in the desert and, Hollywood? |
| Abstract | This work approaches the life of Camille Saint-Saëns from a psychological perspective, giving the readers an insight into the personal life of this great composer. In particular, it discusses Saint-Saëns' relationship with his mother and the other significant women in his life. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 123-124) and index. |
| LCCN | 2002075184 |
| ISBN | 0773471081 |
| ISBN | 088946216X (SERIES) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.S15 R56 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |