Publisher's Synopsis
""Charles Dickens And Music"" is a book written by James T. Lightwood in 1912 that explores the relationship between the famous Victorian author Charles Dickens and his love for music. The book delves into the various musical influences that shaped Dickens' life and works, including his love for opera, his passion for the piano, and his interest in the popular music of his time.Through a detailed analysis of Dickens' writings and personal correspondence, Lightwood examines how music played a central role in Dickens' creative process and how it helped to shape his literary style. The book also explores the various musical references and allusions found in Dickens' works, from the famous ballad of Little Nell in ""The Old Curiosity Shop"" to the use of popular songs in ""David Copperfield.""""Charles Dickens And Music"" is a fascinating study of the intersection between music and literature in the Victorian era, and a must-read for anyone interested in the life and works of one of the most beloved authors of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
