19th-century music history

Author: Georg Knepler
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The great German writer Bertolt Brecht (1898—1956), who conducted extensive research on Chinese literature and philosophy, mentioned on several occasions that philosophy and art can help alleviate human suffering. It is not because science and art can lead people to a "more perfect world," nor because science and art can create an imaginary refuge opposite the dim-witted daily life. No, science and art help to inspire human thinking and understanding. Perhaps this book can serve the following purpose: to show readers in the People's Republic of China how we in Europe have tried to change these ideas. If we can establish a connection with the readers of this book, if we can learn about their reactions to it, and if we can exchange opinions on issues we are both concerned about, it would be invaluable.