Listening to the Sirens
| Author | : Judith Peraino |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 370 |
| Release | : 2006 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780520215870 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0520215877 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (877 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Listening to the Sirens by : Judith Peraino
Download or read book Listening to the Sirens written by Judith Peraino and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Judith Perraino investigates how music has been used throughout history to call into question norms of gender and sexuality. Beginning with an examination of the mythology surrounding the Sirens, she goes on to consider musical creatures, gods, humans and music-addled listeners.
