The Success and Failure of Mozart (A Sociological Perspective on Musical Genius): A Sociological Perspective on Musical Genius

Author: Norbert Elias
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: A classic work in music sociology, offering an insightful look into Mozart's tragic and joyful life between genius and clown, delving into the vast intellectual world of sociological master Elias. What sparks would emerge when a sociologist encounters a musician? What would be the scene when a Jewish sociologist listens to the music of a German composer? Take a look at this extraordinary book written by a sociological master about a musical master. Long-lived but plagued by exile, Elias uses sociology to study Mozart, who lived a shorter life but achieved posthumous fame. This book elucidates the internal and external factors of genius, making it an important work in both music sociology and cultural sociology.