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Nearly 300 letters reveal Chopin as both man and artist and illuminate his fascinating world ― Europe of the 1830s and 1840s. "They abound in delightful gossip, are merry rather than malicious, are engagingly witty, and at times their humor becomes positively Rabelaisian." ― Books. Preface. Index.
Reprint of the Alfred A, Knopf, Inc., New York, 1931 edition.
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Letters
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Dover Publications Inc., 2010
ISBN 10: 0486255646
ISBN 13: 9780486255644
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Nothing could be more spontaneous and ebullient than Chopin's letters. -- BooksPerhaps no composer's letters are so kindred to his music, and reminiscent of the impression produced by it, as Chopin's are. -- The New York TimesThis superbly edited selection of nearly 300 of Chopin's letters, the first to be published in English, vividly reveals the composer as man and artist, and evokes the remarkable age -- Europe of the 1830s and 1840s -- he shared with an equally remarkable cast of characters, from Jenny Lind to Isabella I of Spain, from Queen Victoria to George Sand, from Heinrich Heine to Victor Hugo.The tone of the letters is exuberantly engaging: They abound in delightful gossip, they are merry rather than malicious, they are engagingly witty, and at times their humor becomes positively Rabelaisian (Peter Bowdoin, Books). Their contents offer rare glimpses into Chopin's childhood environment, his mind and character, his tragic love for George Sand, the origins of many of his compositions, the various musical influences that shaped his creative ideas and habits, and the artistic circles in which he moved.Originally collected by the Polish musicologist Henryk Opienski, the letters have been translated and annotated by Chopin scholar E. L. Voynich. Students and admirers of Chopin will find in their pages vast resources to deepen their love and appreciation for -- and wonderment at -- the unique individuality and achievement of this great musical personality. Seller Inventory # 00105870057
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Chopin's Letters (Dover Books on Music)
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Letters
Published by
Dover Publications Inc., 2010
ISBN 10: 0486255646
ISBN 13: 9780486255644
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Paperback
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Nothing could be more spontaneous and ebullient than Chopin's letters. -- BooksPerhaps no composer's letters are so kindred to his music, and reminiscent of the impression produced by it, as Chopin's are. -- The New York TimesThis superbly edited selection of nearly 300 of Chopin's letters, the first to be published in English, vividly reveals the composer as man and artist, and evokes the remarkable age -- Europe of the 1830s and 1840s -- he shared with an equally remarkable cast of characters, from Jenny Lind to Isabella I of Spain, from Queen Victoria to George Sand, from Heinrich Heine to Victor Hugo.The tone of the letters is exuberantly engaging: They abound in delightful gossip, they are merry rather than malicious, they are engagingly witty, and at times their humor becomes positively Rabelaisian (Peter Bowdoin, Books). Their contents offer rare glimpses into Chopin's childhood environment, his mind and character, his tragic love for George Sand, the origins of many of his compositions, the various musical influences that shaped his creative ideas and habits, and the artistic circles in which he moved.Originally collected by the Polish musicologist Henryk Opienski, the letters have been translated and annotated by Chopin scholar E. L. Voynich. Students and admirers of Chopin will find in their pages vast resources to deepen their love and appreciation for -- and wonderment at -- the unique individuality and achievement of this great musical personality. Seller Inventory # CIN0486255646G
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Chopin's Letters (Dover Books on Music)
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_486061746
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Chopin's Letters (Dover Books on Music)
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Chopin's Letters. [Collected by Henryk Opienski].
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Dover. (1988), NY., 1988
ISBN 10: 0486255646
ISBN 13: 9780486255644
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TRADE PAPERBACK. Condition: Near Fine. x. + 424pp. + catalog. x. + 424pp. + catalog. Occasional music notation. Letters collected by Henryk Opienski. Translated by Ethel Lillian Voynich. Indexed. Unabridged, slightly corrected Republication of the 1931 Alfred A. Knopf edition. Translated, with Preface by Ethel Lillian Voynich. Near Fine. (light crease along front cover, former owner's address label. text clean/crisp). Seller Inventory # 1301091613