A Musical Tour Through The Land Of The Past (1922) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436557085)

A Musical Tour Through The Land Of The Past (1922) is a book written by the French author and musician, Roman Rolland. The book is a unique combination of music and literature, as it takes the reader on a journey through different historical periods, exploring the music and culture of each era.The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which focuses on a different period of history. The first chapter explores the music and culture of ancient Greece, while the second chapter delves into the world of medieval music. The third chapter takes the reader to the Renaissance, while the fourth chapter explores the Baroque period. The fifth chapter focuses on the classical era, while the sixth chapter explores the romantic period. Finally, the seventh chapter brings the reader to the present day, exploring modern music and its place in the world.Throughout the book, Rolland provides detailed descriptions of the music, composers, and cultural context of each era. He also includes musical examples and illustrations to help the reader better understand and appreciate the music.Overall, A Musical Tour Through The Land Of The Past is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on the history of music. It is a must-read for anyone interested in music, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Roman Rolland
ISBN-10: 1436557089
ISBN-13: 9781436557085
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 244
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d