Publisher's Synopsis
The Carillon In Literature is a book written by William Gorham Rice and published in 1915. The book explores the history and significance of the carillon, a musical instrument consisting of a series of bells played by means of a keyboard. Rice examines the use of carillons in literature, focusing on the works of poets and novelists who have written about the instrument. He also provides a detailed history of the carillon, tracing its origins to medieval Europe and its development over the centuries. The book includes illustrations and photographs of carillons from around the world, as well as musical scores and transcriptions of carillon music. Overall, The Carillon In Literature is a fascinating exploration of a unique and often overlooked aspect of musical and literary history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
