CHAPTER V

INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES

The library—Curiosity divided and dilettante in character—Taste for tales, jest-books, romances—The old poets—Music—Instruments, the human voice—Intellectual music—Harmony—Sacred music—Chamber music—The orchestra—Discussion on the abuse of music—The theatre—‘Phaedra,’ Bibbiena—The _Calandra_—Opposition to the theatre—French ideas. Pages 261-283