Publisher's Synopsis
""Chopin the Man and His Music"" by James Huneker is a comprehensive biography of the famous composer Frederic Chopin. The book explores Chopin's life, from his early years in Poland to his studies in Vienna and eventual move to Paris. Huneker delves into Chopin's personal relationships, including his tumultuous romance with writer George Sand, and examines how these experiences influenced his music.The book also provides an in-depth analysis of Chopin's compositions, including his waltzes, mazurkas, and nocturnes. Huneker discusses Chopin's unique style and the ways in which he revolutionized the piano as an instrument. He also explores Chopin's influence on other composers and the lasting impact of his music.Throughout the biography, Huneker offers his own insights and opinions on Chopin and his music. The book is written in a lively and engaging style, making it accessible to both music scholars and general readers. Overall, ""Chopin the Man and His Music"" is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important composers in music history.1927. Preeminent as an in-depth music critic, Huneker's impressionistic, but incisive criticism in all fields of art made him one of the most influential of his day. This is an exciting and thorough account of Chopin the Man and His Music. Contents: Poland-Youthful Ideas; Paris-In the Maelstrom; England, Scotland and Pere la Chaise; The Artist; Poet and Psychologist; The Studies-Titanic Experiments; Moods in Miniature: The Preludes; Impromptus and Valses; Night and Its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes; The Ballades: Faery Dramas; Classical Currents; The Polonaises: Heroic Hymns of Battle; Mazurkas: Dances of the Soul; and Chopin the Conqueror. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
