Norton Anthology of Western Music 3rd Edition 2 Volume Set [Paperback] unknown author

Description

Covers have creases, scuffs, and wear around edges and corners. Pages are clean inside except for some light pencil markings. Outside edges of pages are discolored and show wear around corners. Binding is secure.

This well-loved two-volume set of the Norton Anthology of Western Music, Third Edition, bears the marks of a music student’s close study. The pencil annotations hint at the reader’s engagement with the scores and scholarly commentary within these weighty tomes. First published in 1988, this anthology has become a standard text for music history courses, tracing the development of Western classical music from the Middle Ages to the present day. Compiled by esteemed scholars, it offers a comprehensive collection of scores, excerpts, and analyses, providing a rich tapestry of music’s evolution across eras and styles. Despite its academic heft, the worn edges and creased covers speak to its practical use as a cherished reference for aspiring musicians and music lovers alike. For collectors, this set represents an opportunity to own a foundational resource that has shaped generations of music education.