The self-conscious chanson : creative responses to the art versus commerce debate

This thesis investigates self-consciousnessin chanson. It examines,in particular, French popular songs that question and problematise the chanson form and the role of the chanson artist. While certain forms of self-consciousnessc an be traced back to the troubadours, this thesis will argue that the...

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Main Author: Harrison, Kim Tracy
Other Authors: Looseley, D.
Published: University of Leeds 2005
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.421935