On Late Style by Edward W. Said
Music and Literature Against the Grain
This insightful exploration delves into the concept of "late style," examining how artists, writers, and composers often produce work that is marked by a distinct, sometimes discordant, quality in the later stages of their careers. It investigates the tension between the desire for harmony and the inevitability of unresolved conflict, suggesting that these late works reflect a complex interplay of creativity, defiance, and introspection. Through a series of essays, the text analyzes the late works of figures such as Beethoven, Jean Genet, and Richard Strauss, offering a profound meditation on the nature of artistic expression and the human condition in the twilight of life.
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- 2006
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- American
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- Pages
- 192
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- English
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