Bemp矇chat (Center for European Studies, Harvard U.) provides the first critical biography of French scientist, inventor, philosopher, and composer Jean Cras (1879-1932). He contends that Cras,
who was once as famous as Debussy and Ravel, is the missing link between the French post-Romantic generation of composers and the Impressionists, and explores how Cras developed his
Impressionist style, which was influenced by Celtic folk idioms and his exotic travels. He also discusses specific works like Feuille de route; his inventions, including the navigational
gyrocompass; and his military career. A works list is provided. The book is based on Bemp矇chat's doctoral dissertation. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
