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The narrative follows James Gibbons Huneker, who transitioned from a law career to pursue his passion for music in Paris, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend. Despite financial struggles, his year in Paris ignited his artistic aspirations. Returning to Philadelphia, he ultimately shifted focus to writing about music and the arts, becoming a prominent critic in New York. Huneker championed emerging artists like Ibsen and van Gogh, yet faced financial challenges throughout his career. His life ended at 64 due to pneumonia, leaving a legacy of artistic advocacy.
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Overtones: A Book of Temperaments, James Huneker
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- Overtones: A Book of Temperaments
- Language
- English
- Authors
- James Huneker
- Publisher
- Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781633916555
- Description
- The narrative follows James Gibbons Huneker, who transitioned from a law career to pursue his passion for music in Paris, accompanied by his pregnant girlfriend. Despite financial struggles, his year in Paris ignited his artistic aspirations. Returning to Philadelphia, he ultimately shifted focus to writing about music and the arts, becoming a prominent critic in New York. Huneker championed emerging artists like Ibsen and van Gogh, yet faced financial challenges throughout his career. His life ended at 64 due to pneumonia, leaving a legacy of artistic advocacy.