Robert Schumann, Tone-Poet, Prophet and Critic by Herbert F. Peyser
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"Robert Schumann, Tone-Poet, Prophet and Critic" by Herbert F. Peyser is a biography published in the mid-20th century, specifically in the late 1940s. The book explores the life and works of the renowned composer Robert Schumann, highlighting his dual roles as a musician and a critic in the world of Romantic music. It provides insights into Schumann’s relationships with contemporaries like Brahms, Mendelssohn, and Chopin, all while navigating the struggles of his
personal life and mental health. In this book, Peyser chronicles Schumann's journey from a young piano prodigy to a pivotal figure in the music of the 19th century. The narrative covers major events in Schumann’s life, including his tumultuous courtship with Clara Wieck, his professional struggles as he transitioned from aspiring virtuoso pianist to composer after injuring his hand, and his significant contributions to piano music, symphonies, and song cycles. Peyser illustrates the complexity of Schumann's character, weaving in the poet's flair for imaginative compositions alongside the emotional challenges he faced, ultimately culminating in both a rich artistic legacy and a tragic decline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis), 1886-1953 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 48003826 |
| Title | Robert Schumann, Tone-Poet, Prophet and Critic |
| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Schumann, Robert, 1810-1856 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49378 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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