Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Tables vii
4. Acknowledgements xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. “Seldom Satisfied, but Always Delighted”: Jean Paul and His Novels 9
7. 2. Digressive Dances: Schumann’s Early Cycles Papillons, op. 2; Intermezzi, op. 4 34
8. 3. Carnaval: Redefining Convention, Transcending Boundaries 76
9. 4. Higher and Lower Forms 124
10. 5. Schumann’s and Jean Paul’s Idyllic Vision 156
11. Epilogue 191
12. Appendix 193
13. Notes 197
14. Bibliography 217
15. Index 225