Zamoyski, Adam
Chopin. Adam Zamoyski
- ISBN 13:
- 9780007341856
- author:
- Zamoyski, Adam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- HarperPress
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Music, General, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Chopin: A Biography of Authority and Wit Adam Zamoyski's biography of Chopin is a compelling new account that cuts through the myth and anecdote surrounding the composer's life. By scouring archives in Poland, France, and London, Zamoyski has based his book on primary sources and contemporary accounts to reveal the real Chopin. Through a close reading of Chopin's letters and everyday detail, Zamoyski draws the reader into the private world of this complex and reticent man. He emerges as a person of intelligence and humour, an innovator in music, a feckless spendthrift in business, and a man of tender love life. This biography offers a nuanced understanding of Chopin's passions, suffering, and ultimate tragedy. With its unrivalled knowledge of historical, social, and cultural background, Zamoyski's biography is a masterful portrayal of a composer who has been shrouded in sentimental nonsense for too long.
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