Selected Correspondence Of Fryderyk Chopin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Yellowed with some tanning. Markings: Previous owner markings possible. Binding: Binding appears intact. The title page spread is clean and legible, with a decorative illustration of Fryderyk Chopin drawn by George Sand on the left-hand page.
A treasure trove for music lovers and historians alike, Selected Correspondence of Fryderyk Chopin presents an abridged and annotated collection of letters drawn from the monumental correspondence assembled by Bronisław Edward Sydow. Translated and edited by Arthur Hedley, with additional material and a scholarly commentary, the volume chronicles the inner world of one of the Romantic era's most celebrated composers — Fryderyk Chopin — through his own words. The letters illuminate Chopin's artistic ambitions, personal relationships, and the turbulent political and cultural landscape of 19th-century Europe, offering an intimate portrait that no biography alone could provide. Hedley's authoritative editorial hand ensures that each letter is contextualised with precision, making this an indispensable resource for students of music history and admirers of Chopin's genius.
Author: Arthur Hedley
Format: Hardback
Published: 1962, Heinemann
Genre: Music
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket — cloth/board in good condition. Page Condition: Yellowed with some tanning. Markings: Previous owner markings possible. Binding: Binding appears intact. The title page spread is clean and legible, with a decorative illustration of Fryderyk Chopin drawn by George Sand on the left-hand page.
A treasure trove for music lovers and historians alike, Selected Correspondence of Fryderyk Chopin presents an abridged and annotated collection of letters drawn from the monumental correspondence assembled by Bronisław Edward Sydow. Translated and edited by Arthur Hedley, with additional material and a scholarly commentary, the volume chronicles the inner world of one of the Romantic era's most celebrated composers — Fryderyk Chopin — through his own words. The letters illuminate Chopin's artistic ambitions, personal relationships, and the turbulent political and cultural landscape of 19th-century Europe, offering an intimate portrait that no biography alone could provide. Hedley's authoritative editorial hand ensures that each letter is contextualised with precision, making this an indispensable resource for students of music history and admirers of Chopin's genius.