Histoire de drame musical - Schuré, Edouard 1841-1929 (Paris Perrin et Cie, 1895)
Édouard Schuré was a French philosopher, poet, playwright, novelist, music critic, and publicist of esoteric literature.
Schuré's interest and studies led to an extensive knowledge of German literature. The discovery of Wagner's "music drama" Tristan and Isolde impressed him sufficiently to seek—and obtain—Wagner's personal acquaintance.
New edition of the in 1875 published 'Le drame musical. Richard Wagner, son œuvre et son idée'
Livre I: La Grèce - Union de la Poésie et de la Musique -- Livre II: Histoire de la Poésie - De Dante à Goethe -- Livre III: Histoire de la Musique -- De Palestrina à Beethoven -- Livre IV: L'Opéra - Essais de fusion nouvelle entre la Musique et la Poésie
Ex libris Albert Jonnart (1889-1944), a Belgian colonial legal adviser and member of the Resistance.
Ex libris A(lbert) Jonnart Paris Déc.1919 (manuscript)
Keywords: 19th Century (1801-1900); Music history; Literature; Opera; Music theater