The Politics of Plainchant in fin-de-siècle France

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Intertwining three narratives, the book reshapes our understanding of plainchant reform in the early twentieth century, emphasizing the significance of liturgical music history in the context of French anticlericalism. It chronicles the ascent of the Benedictines of Solesmes to prominence in Catholic plainchant editions, examines the challenges faced by the French liturgical publishing industry amid a global crisis, and reveals how French Catholics navigated and manipulated Republican anticlericalism for their benefit.