Publisher's Synopsis
Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques is a book written by James Huneker and published in 1913. The book is a collection of essays and reviews on music, musicians, and musical performances, written in a humorous and satirical style. The title character, Old Fogy, is a fictional music critic who represents the old-fashioned and conservative views of the time. Huneker uses Old Fogy to poke fun at the traditionalists and to champion the modernist and avant-garde movements in music. The book covers a wide range of musical genres, from classical to jazz, and includes profiles of famous composers and performers such as Richard Wagner, Claude Debussy, and Sergei Rachmaninoff. Huneker's writing is characterized by his wit, his love of language, and his deep knowledge and passion for music. Old Fogy: His Musical Opinions and Grotesques is considered a classic of music criticism and a valuable historical document of the early 20th century music scene.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as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.
