Charles Dickens and Music
James T. Lightwood
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Length 4 h 32 min
Chapters 9
First published 1912
This is a detailed exploration of the references to music in the novels of Dickens: songs, instrumental pieces, performers, composers, and musical instruments. It also includes Dickens' interactions with musicians. - Summary by Warren Bergmann
Chapters
1
Preface Read by Warren Bergmann 4:56
2
Chapter II Instrumental Combinations Read by Warren Bergmann 18:23
3
Chapter III Various Instruments: Flute, Organ, Guitar (and some Hummers) Read by Warren Bergmann 28:49
4
Chapter IV Various Instruments (continued) Read by Warren Bergmann 18:35
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Chapter V Church Music Read by Warren Bergmann 20:07
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Chapter VI Songs and Some Singers Read by Warren Bergmann 42:28
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Chapter VII Some Noted Singers Read by Warren Bergmann 34:10
8
List of Songs, etc., Mentioned by Dickens Read by Warren Bergmann 56:56
9
List of Music Titles, etc., Founded on Dickens' Characters Read by Warren Bergmann 15:48
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