Description: Examines literary, philosophical, and cultural influences on Mahler's thought and work from the standpoint of the composer's position in German-Jewish culture.
Brief description: CARL NIEKERK is Professor of German / Comparative and World Literature, University of Illinois.
Review Quotes: Thought provoking . . . . Should be a part of all serious academic and public classical music collections.-- "AMERICAN JEWISH LIBRARIES REVIEWS"