The life of Haydn, in a series of letters written at Vienna. Followed by the life of Mozart, with observations on Metastasio, and on the present state of music in France and Italy. Translated from the French of L. A. C. Bombet

Bombet, L. A. C., [i.e., Marie-Henrim Beyle Stendhal]

Published by John Murry, Albemarle-Street, London, 1817

About this Item

First edition in English, 8vo, pp. xv, [1], 496; engraved leaf of music, several pages with musical notation; original drab paper-covered boards, brown paper shelfback, printed paper label; corners bumped, spine toned and rubbed, Q3-Q4 with clean tear at the top margin (no loss), light foxing, very good. Small manuscript gift inscription on pastedown, "Mrs. W. Blunt with WB's best wishes." The first English edition of Stendhal's first book, written under a pseudonym, and also translated by him.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The life of Haydn, in a series of letters written at Vienna. Followed by the life of Mozart, with observations on Metastasio, and on the present state of music in France and Italy. Translated from the French of L. A. C. Bombet
• Publisher: John Murry, Albemarle-Street, London
• Publication Date: 1817
• Edition: 1st Edition
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