Life Of Robert Schumann With Letters 1833-1852 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162932361)

The book ""Life of Robert Schumann with Letters 1833-1852"" by Wasielewski, Von is a comprehensive biography of the famous German composer Robert Schumann. The book not only details Schumann's life and career, but also includes a collection of his personal letters from 1833 to 1852.The biography begins with Schumann's childhood and early musical training, and follows his life through his studies in Leipzig, his marriage to Clara Wieck, and his struggles with mental illness. The book delves into Schumann's musical output, including his piano works, lieder, and symphonies, and provides insight into his creative process.The inclusion of Schumann's personal letters adds a unique perspective to the biography, allowing readers to gain a deeper understanding of the composer's thoughts, feelings, and relationships. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including Schumann's musical inspirations, his relationships with other composers and musicians, and his personal struggles.Overall, ""Life of Robert Schumann with Letters 1833-1852"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Von Wasielewski
ISBN-10: 1162932368
ISBN-13: 9781162932361
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.92lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d