Brel And Chanson - A Critical Appreciation

Informationen zum Autor By Sara Poole Klappentext In celebration of his unique talent and in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death, this is the first book-length study in English of the work of Belgian chansonnier Jacques Brel. This study is of great use to anyone interested in 20th century popular European culture, and required reading for all those exploring the rich and vibrant world of chanson. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 Preface (and apologia) Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction Chapter 4 Brel Chansonnier-craftsman Chapter 5 Affairs of the Heart Chapter 6 "Des foréts de symbols": The Ways of Water; "Quand un bateau passé..."; Bestiary Chapter 7 Children and Childhood Chapter 8 Types of Ambiguity Chapter 9 "La mauvaise fée du monde" Chapter 10 "Un petit peu moi..." Chapter 11 Notes Chapter 12 Biographical Details Chapter 13 Selective Bibliography Chapter 14 Index

Product details

• Authors: Sara Poole, Poole Sara
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2004
• EAN: 9780761829195
• ISBN: 978-0-7618-2919-5
• No. of pages: 114
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 13 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; MUSIC / Genres & Styles / General, Music: styles and genres, Music: styles & genres