Stories of Symphonic Music A Guide to the Meaning of Important Symphonies, Overtures, and Tone-poems from Beethoven to the Present Day

Reginald Hodder, William

ISBN 10: 937536769X / ISBN 13: 9789375367697

Published by Alpha Editions, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Stories of Symphonic Music A Guide to the Meaning of Important Symphonies, Overtures, and Tone-poems from Beethoven to the Present Day
• Publisher: Alpha Editions
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 937536769X
• ISBN 13: 9789375367697
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Mist hung low across the fern-clad hills as strange chants echoed through the New Zealand bush, blurring the line between the tangible world and the unseen forces that shape it. In this evocative tale of spiritual folklore and cross-cultural encounter, the shadows of colonial era uncertainty mingle with the enduring pulse of Maori magic, offering readers a rare glimpse into a world where belief and reality intertwine. Set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century Aotearoa, the narrative unfolds with a realism touched by the supernatural, exploring the complex interplay between indigenous tradition and the encroaching influence of outsiders. The text delves into the mystical heart of Maori culture, weaving elements of magical realism into a story that is both grounded and hauntingly atmospheric. This is a work that stands apart for its sensitive depiction of cultural encounter, inviting readers to consider the costs and possibilities of understanding across difference. The prose moves with a measured grace, balancing the everyday rhythms of colonial life with the sudden intrusion of the inexplicable, capturing both the beauty and the tension of a land in flux. For those drawn to Maori fiction or the deeper currents of New Zealand literature, the book offers a window into a time and place where spiritual and material worlds are inseparable, and where every encounter carries the weight of history. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. For readers and collectors alike, the return of this mystical New Zealand narrative is both a literary event and an invitation to rediscover the enduring power of indigenous magic.