{"product_id":"listening-to-iris-murdoch-music-sounds-and-silences-9783031008627","title":"Listening to Iris Murdoch: Music, Sounds, and Silences","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores Iris Murdoch's relationship with art forms, particularly the visual arts, and emphasizes the importance of music and other sounds in her novels. It suggests that soundscapes contribute to the atmosphere and moral tenor of her work, and offers a new sub-field of Murdoch studies that aligns with the emerging field of Word and Music Studies. The study includes close readings of selected novels, an exploration of Murdoch's knowledge of music, and a survey of musical settings of her words by various composers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 241 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer International Publishing AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen we consider Iris Murdoch's relationship with artistic forms, the visual arts immediately come to mind. However, music and other sounds are equally significant. Soundscapes, which encompass music and various other types of sound, play a vital role in creating the intricate and morally rich atmosphere of Murdoch's novels. This book aims to guide readers in re-appreciating the sensual nature of Murdoch's prose and to actively listen for all kinds of music, sounds, and silences within her novels. By doing so, we can explore a new sub-field in Murdoch studies, aligning with the emerging field of Word and Music Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis study is fortified by in-depth analyses of selected novels that showcase the diverse ways in which Murdoch employs music, sounds, and silence in her writing. It also delves into Murdoch's musical knowledge and her frequent allusions to music throughout her work. Additionally, the book includes a comprehensive survey of musical interpretations of Murdoch's words by various composers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this exploration, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Murdoch's artistic vision and the profound impact that music and sound have on her literary creations. It will encourage them to approach her novels with a renewed ear, seeking out the hidden melodies and resonances that enrich her narratives and contribute to her enduring legacy in the world of literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 344g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 148 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783031008627\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gillian Dooley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44327453229306,"sku":"9783031008627","price":54.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688743863780_book.jpg?v=1688887489","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/listening-to-iris-murdoch-music-sounds-and-silences-9783031008627","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}