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'Australian writer Patrick White was burdened with the reputation of a misanthrope. This was, perhaps, self-inflicted but it allowed many to disregard the sensitivity and insights of his writing. It is nevertheless surprising that most critics and readers seem unaware of his deep engagement with music. Certainly, few (if any) literary critics appear to recognize the significance of music in his output. Here, Carmody contends that not only was music profoundly important to White as a human being, but that it fundamentally drove his work. Without a recognition of this crucial importance of music, it is impossible to understand adequately White's aesthetic aspiration.' (Publication abstract)
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Patrick White, Composer Manqué : The Centrality of Music in White's Artistic Aspiration
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- The Aunt's Story 1948 single work novel
- Happy Valley : A Novel 1939 single work novel
- The Prodigal Son 1958 single work prose
- Riders in the Chariot 1961 single work novel
- The Vivisector 1970 single work novel
- Voss : A Novel 1957 single work novel
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