Chopin: the Man and His Music
by James Huneker
About this book
A biography of the Polish composer and virtuoso pianist Frédéric Chopin and a critical analysis of his work by American music writer and critic James Huneker. (Summary by Julie VW)
Chapters (16)
101 I. Poland: Youthful Ideals
202 II. Paris: In the Maelstrom
303 III. England, Scotland and Père La Chaise
404 IV. The Artist
505 V. The Poet and Psychologist
606 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part I)
707 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part II)
808 VI. The Studies: Titanic Experiments (Part III)
909 VII. Moods in Miniature: The Preludes
1010 VIII. Impromptus and Valses
1111 IX. Night and its Melancholy Mysteries: The Nocturnes
1212 X. The Ballades: Faery Dramas
1313 XI. Classical Currents
1414 XII. The Polonaises: Heroic Hymns of Battle
1515 XIII. Mazurkas: Dances of the Soul
1616 XIV. Chopin the Conquerer
Comments