About the book
In this visionary book, Murray takes an audacious new look at black music and, in the process, succeeds in changing the way one reads literature. Murray's subject is the previously unacknowledged kinship between fiction and the blues. Both, he argues, are virtuoso performances that impart information, wisdom, and moral guidance to their audiences; both place a high value on improvisation; and both fiction and the blues create a delicate balance between the holy and the obscene, essential human values and cosmic absurdity.
Encompassing artists from Ernest Hemingway to Duke Ellington, and from Thomas Mann to Richard Wright, The Hero and the Blues pays homage to a new black aesthetic.
Editions of The Hero And the Blues
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780679762201
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307828651
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In this visionary book, Murray takes an audacious new look at black music and, in the process, succeeds in changing the way one reads literature. Murray's subject is the previously unacknowledged kinship between fiction and the blues. Both, he argues, are virtuoso performances that impart information, wisdom, and moral guidance to their audiences; both place a high value on improvisation; and both fiction and the blues create a delicate balance between the holy and the obscene, essential human values and cosmic absurdity.
Encompassing artists from Ernest Hemingway to Duke Ellington, and from Thomas Mann to Richard Wright, The Hero and the Blues pays homage to a new black aesthetic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hero And the Blues about?
In this visionary book, Murray takes an audacious new look at black music and, in the process, succeeds in changing the way one reads literature. Murray's subject is the previously unacknowledged kinship between fiction and the blues. Both, he argues, are virtuoso performances that impart information, wisdom, and moral guidance to their audiences; both place a high value on improvisation; and both fiction and the blues create a delicate balance between the holy and the obscene, essential human values and cosmic absurdity.
Encompassing artists from Ernest Hemingway to Duke Ellington, and from Thomas Mann to Richard Wright, The Hero and the Blues pays homage to a new black aesthetic.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Hero And the Blues?
The Arts > Music > Music: styles and genres > Popular music
Where can I read a sample of The Hero And the Blues?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780679762201
How long is The Hero And the Blues and how many pages does it have?
The Hero And the Blues has 112 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Hero And the Blues?
Albert Murray
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Hero And the Blues is available as paperback(ISBN 9780679762201) and ebook(ISBN 9780307828651)
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