French Literature Reviews - 2026
Yukio Nishimura, Gide et Chopin. De l’esthétique musicale de Gide à la réception de Chopin en France
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Yukio Nishimura
Gide et Chopin. De l’esthétique musicale de Gide à la réception de Chopin en France
Paris, Classiques Garnier, coll. « Bibliothèque gidienne », no. 35, 2025.
Was André Gide's interpretation of Frédéric Chopin as ill-timed as he himself believed? To uncover the unique qualities and contemporary relevance of Gide's approach, this book examines his musical philosophy by contrasting it with the diverse interpretations of Chopin that emerged during the Third Republic.
Also available in a hardcover edition — EAN 9782406182771 — priced at 95 euros.
The musical aesthetic of André Gide has long been a subject of scrutiny, particularly regarding his personal identification with the works of Frédéric Chopin. The reception of Chopin in France evolved considerably throughout the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, moving from salon-based appreciation to more rigorous analytical engagement. This volume examines Gide’s musical philosophy by contrasting it with the diverse interpretations of Chopin that emerged during the Third Republic, exploring whether Gide's interpretation was as ill-timed as he himself believed.
Readers interested in the intersection of literature and musicology may find this study relevant to their research. The book, Gide et Chopin. De l’esthétique musicale de Gide à la réception de Chopin en France, is published by Classiques Garnier in the Bibliothèque gidienne series. It is available in a hardcover edition with the EAN 9782406182771, priced at 95 euros.