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A collection of letters from 1886 to 1921 written to and from the author, excluding articles written by his closest friends.
Frederic Chopin (1810 - 1849) was one of the most influential musicians of the 19th Century. Discovered as a child-prodigy pianist in his native Poland, he later travelled to France, where he remained after the Polish uprising of 1830-31. There he gave few public performances, but worked as composer and piano teacher. He later became a French citizen and conducted a stormy relationship with French writer George Sand (Aurore Dudevant). He died at 39 of pulmonary tuberculosis. Chopin innovated many traditional forms of piano music and also created new forms such as the ballade. Though technically demanding, his music is nuanced and deeply expressive. His mazurkas and polonaises became the centerpiece of Polish classical music.
"Melomaniacs" is a collection of essays about people who dedicated their lives to music: musicians, composers, singers, and fans. The author dives into the whirl of emotions that makes people dedicate their lives to music. In other words, this work can be described as a collection of short stories with musical themes.
Painted Veils is a book by James Huneker. It depicts a contemplation on sexuality, love, mortality and several dangerous frivolities amongst artsy New Yorkers, considered a shocking book in its time.
Reproduction of the original: Chopin: the Man and His Music by James Huneker
Reproduction of the original: Promenades of An Impressionist by James Huneker
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