Quignard, Pascal

Butes

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ISBN 13:
9788496867819
author:
Quignard, Pascal
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Sexto Piso
language:
Spanish
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
95
Dimensions:
22.6 x 14.5 x 1 centimetres (0.1
Genre:
Nonfiction, Philosophy, History & Surveys,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£16.49

Description

Pascal Quignard's philosophical treatise explores the concept of music and its relationship to society. He examines the ancient Greek myth of Butes, one of the Argonauts who sailed in search of the Golden Fleece. Quignard contrasts Butes' decision to jump out of his boat with the stories of Orpheus and Odysseus, highlighting a dichotomy between an instinctive, almost nihilistic musical style and a more moderate form. This contrast can be seen as a larger debate between individual freedom and social constraint. By exploring this idea, Quignard invites readers to consider the role of music in shaping our understanding of ourselves and our place within society.

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