Reading Mahler: German Culture and Jewish Identity in Fin-de-Si cle Vienna

Examines literary, philosophical, and cultural influences on Mahler's thought and work from the standpoint of the composer's position in German—Jewish culture.

Gustav Mahler's music is more popular than ever, yet few are aware of its roots in German literary and cultural history in general, and in fin—de—siècle Viennese culture in particular. Taking as its point of departure the many references to literature, philosophy, and the visual arts that Mahler uses to illustrate the meaning of his m...