Letters To Zelter, With Extracts From Those Of Zelter To Goethe; (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781245862790)

"Letters To Zelter, With Extracts From Those Of Zelter To Goethe" offers a unique glimpse into the minds of two towering figures of German culture: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, the literary giant, and Karl Friedrich Zelter, the influential composer and teacher. This collection presents Goethe's letters to Zelter, interwoven with excerpts from Zelter's responses, providing a rich tapestry of their intellectual and personal exchange.

The correspondence sheds light on their shared interests in music, literature, and the arts, offering insights into the cultural landscape of their time. Readers will find discussions on musical composition, literary theory, and the burgeoning artistic movements that shaped 19th-century Europe. This collection, translated and edited by Arthur Duke Coleridge, preserves the enduring legacy of Goethe and Zelter, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of German literature and music alike.

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