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100 1 _aHuneker, James,
_d1857-1921
245 1 0 _aBedouins :
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264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-10
508 _aTim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
520 _a"Bedouins" by James Huneker is a reflective work combining elements of biography and literary criticism, likely written in the early 20th century. The focal point of this text appears to be the operatic soprano Mary Garden, examining her artistic genius and versatility as a performer while exploring broader themes of artistry, identity, and the emotional landscape of artists. Huneker's prose hints at a deep admiration for Garden's multifaceted roles that encompass a range of historical and literary figures, positioning her as a modern archetype of the “Superwoman.” The opening of "Bedouins" introduces Mary Garden as a prodigious talent whose complex personality and artistic capabilities are dissected through anecdotes and critical observations. Huneker describes a childhood incident emphasizing her precociousness and hints at an internal struggle representative of "multiple personalities," reflecting her intricate artistic temperament. As he praises her mastery in embodying various roles, from Cleopatra to Mélisande, Huneker intertwines discussions of modern operatic performance with his own philosophical musings on the nature of artistry, identity, and human experience—a theme that will likely unfold throughout the rest of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1920
653 _aMusic -- History and criticism
653 _aGarden, Mary, 1874-1967
653 _aSopranos (Singers)
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/bedouinsjames00huneuoft/page/n9/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70254
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