| Author |
Huneker, James, 1857-1921 |
| Title |
Bedouins
Mary Garden, Debussy, Chopin or the circus, Botticelli, Poe, Brahmsody, Anatole France, Mirbeau, Caruso on wheels, Calico cats, The artistic temperament; Idols and ambergris, with The supreme sin, Grindstones, A masque of music, and The vision malefic; with various portraits of Mary Garden in operatic costume
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| Original Publication |
United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Bedouins" by James Huneker is a reflective work combining elements of biography and literary criticism, likely written in the early 20th century. The focal point of this text appears to be the operatic soprano Mary Garden, examining her artistic genius and versatility as a performer while exploring broader themes of artistry, identity, and the emotional landscape of artists. Huneker's prose hints at a deep admiration for Garden's multifaceted roles that encompass a range of historical and literary figures, positioning her as a modern archetype of the “Superwoman.” The opening of "Bedouins" introduces Mary Garden as a prodigious talent whose complex personality and artistic capabilities are dissected through anecdotes and critical observations. Huneker describes a childhood incident emphasizing her precociousness and hints at an internal struggle representative of "multiple personalities," reflecting her intricate artistic temperament. As he praises her mastery in embodying various roles, from Cleopatra to Mélisande, Huneker intertwines discussions of modern operatic performance with his own philosophical musings on the nature of artistry, identity, and human experience—a theme that will likely unfold throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Music -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
Garden, Mary, 1874-1967
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| Subject |
Sopranos (Singers)
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70254 |
| Release Date |
Mar 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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