The Success and Failure of Mozart: A Sociological Perspective on Musical Genius: Book spine or cover may have flaws

Author: (German) Elias
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Publish Date: 2006-11-01
Features: A masterpiece of 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 fly when a sociologist encounters a musician? What would it be like when a Jewish sociologist listens to the music of a German composer? Take a look at this extraordinary book where a sociological master writes about a musical master. Long-lived yet 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 music sociology and cultural sociology.