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100 1 _aHuneker, James,
_d1857-1921
245 1 0 _aUnicorns
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2012-03-12
505 0 _aIn praise of unicorns -- An American composer: the passing of Edward MacDowell -- Remy de Gourmont: His ideas. The colour of his mind -- Artzibashef -- A note on Henry James -- George Sand -- The great American novel -- The case of Paul Cézanne -- Brahmsody -- The opinions of J.-K. Huysmans -- Style and rhythm in English prose -- The queerest yarn in the world -- On rereading Mallock -- The lost master -- The grand manner in pianoforte playing -- James Joyce -- Creative involution -- Four dimensional vistas -- O.W. -- A synthesis of the seven arts -- The classic Chopin -- Little mirrors of sincerity -- The reformation of George Moore -- Pillowland -- Cross-currents in modern French literature -- More about Richard Wagner -- My first musical adventure -- Violinists now and yesteryear -- Riding the whirlwind -- Prayers for the living.
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Ewa "czupirek" Jaros and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Unicorns" by James Huneker is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century. The text explores various themes related to art, literature, and music, reflecting on the essence of creativity and the artistic temperament. Through the lens of rich philosophical insights, it addresses not only classical figures in the arts but also contemporary influences, presenting a deep exploration of the idealist versus realist divide in creative expression. The beginning of "Unicorns" initiates a lyrical meditation on the symbolism of the unicorn, framing it within the dichotomy of reality and imagination. Huneker draws parallels between this mythical creature and the transformative power of art, suggesting that both represent profound ideals that inspire the human spirit. The opening chapter emphasizes the importance of believing in the sublime amidst the mundane, setting the stage for the essays that follow, which delve into figures such as Edward MacDowell and Remy de Gourmont, showcasing how their contributions continue to resonate in the context of artistic creativity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMusic
653 _aLiterature
653 _aArt
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39116
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