Henry T. Finck
Henry Theophilus Finck was an American music critic and author. Among "the most prolific and influential critics of his day", he was chief classical music critic of both the New York Evening Post and The Nation from 1881 to 1924. He championed Romantic music, promoting composers such as Liszt, Wagner, Grieg and MacDowell. Along with his contemporaries Richard Aldrich, W.J. Henderson, James Huneker and Henry Edward Krehbiel, Finck is considered part of the 'Old Guard', a group of leading New York–based music critics who first established a uniquely American school of criticism.
Romantic Love and Personal Beauty Their development, causal relations, historic and national peculiarities
Discover how the modern idea of romance, with its roots in biology and culture, has transformed our understanding of love and beauty over time.
By Henry T. Finck
Food and Flavor: A Gastronomic Guide to Health and Good Living
An eye-opening journey through turn-of-the-century cuisine reveals why embracing flavor is the key to a healthier, happier life.
By Henry T. Finck
Primitive Love and Love-Stories
Explore the evolution of amore as this late 19th-century analysis peers into the cultural norms of "primitive" societies to suggest that romantic love is a modern invention.
By Henry T. Finck
The Mentor: Famous Composers, Vol. 1, Num. 41, Serial No. 41
Discover how a collection of brilliant musicians from the Romantic era transformed the world with their emotional depth and groundbreaking compositions.
By Henry T. Finck
The Mentor: The Ring of the Nibelung, Vol. 3, Num. 24, Serial No. 100, February 1, 1916
In early 20th-century Finland, villagers encounter a variety of life challenges, including the agricultural hardships of infestations, all the while bound together by the complexities of rural life and neighborly interactions.
By Henry T. Finck
Chopin and Other Musical Essays
Discover how a misunderstood musical genius rose to become one of history's most important composers.
By Henry T. Finck
The Mentor: Russian Music, Vol. 4, Num. 18, Serial No. 118, November 1, 1916
Explore the lives and melodies of talented composers who mixed native folk tunes with European influences to create Russia's unforgettable music.
By Henry T. Finck