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Acknowledgments

A book such as this, with a long and idiosyncratic genesis, puts an author in a dilemma: to thank too much or too little. On the theory that perhaps less sometimes really is more, I will thank those whose support has been constant and crucial. First and foremost, let me thank Susan McClary and Robert Walser whose support has been unceasing—as is my gratitude. Raymond Knapp is, as always, the most exemplary of interlocutors. Elizabeth Upton’s diverting and illuminating discussions of songs and what they mean has informed vast stretches of this book. My old co-conspirators Paul Attinello, Judith Peraino, and Robynn Stilwell know how vast is the range of things I owe to them—many things in this book, not least. Among the many wonderful graduate students whose conversations have enriched this book, I must list Ross Fenimore, Olivia Mather, Louis Niebur, and Holley Replogle-Wong. Stephan Pennington and Desmond Harmon have not only informed and delighted by their conversation—they took on the task of assisting me with technical and clerical matters, a task much much worse than herding the most irascible of cats. Our departmental staff and counselor Barbara Van Nostrand was equally heroic and endlessly patient with my tendency to yowl and hiss at perplexities. Last but certainly not least, I thank Mary Francis, who has displayed superhuman patience and perspicacity.

I am grateful to you all.