Mozart: The Reign of Love by Jan Swafford (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Mozart by Jan Swafford A vivid new biography, toppling the many myths surrounding Mozart, which will undoubtedly be the standard biography for years to come. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From his celebrated early childhood, Mozart has been caught up in myths: the superhuman prodigy, the adult who was still a child, the neglect, the paupers grave. None of these myths are true, at least not at face value. Wolfgang Amade Mozart is not primarily a myth-busting book, but in the process of bringing to vivid life the man and composer absorbed in writing for his public rather than for posterity, the myths topple en route.Swafford portrays a man who had his sorrows like everybody else, but who was a high-spirited, high-living bon vivant fond of games of skill, well-read and thoughtful if also at times playing the clown: in the end fundamentally a happy and happily married man who had a wide circle of friends. Author Biography Jan Swafford is a composer and writer whose music has been played by orchestras and chamber ensembles including the Symphonies of Indianapolis, St. Louis, and the Dutch Radio Orchestra. His award-winning books include biographies of Brahms, Charles Ives, and the NY Times best-seller Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph. He studied at Harvard and the Yale School of Music. Promotional A vivid new biography, toppling the many myths surrounding Mozart, which will undoubtedly be the standard biography for years to come. Long Description A vivid new biography, toppling the many myths surrounding Mozart, which will undoubtedly be the standard biography for years to come. From his celebrated early childhood, Mozart has been caught up in myths: the superhuman prodigy, the adult who was still a child, the neglect, the paupers grave. None of these myths are true, at least not at face value. Wolfgang Amade Mozart is not primarily a myth-busting book, but in the process of bringing to vivid life the man and composer absorbed in writing for his public rather than for posterity, the myths topple en route. Swafford portrays a man who had his sorrows like everybody else, but who was a high-spirited, high-living bon vivant fond of games of skill, well-read and thoughtful if also at times playing the clown: in the end fundamentally a happy and happily married man who had a wide circle of friends. Promotional "Headline" A vivid new biography, toppling the many myths surrounding Mozart, which will undoubtedly be the standard biography for years to come. Details ISBN0571323243 Author Jan Swafford Publisher Faber & Faber Year 2020 ISBN-10 0571323243 ISBN-13 9780571323241 Format Hardcover Pages 832 Language English Subtitle The Reign of Love DEWEY 780.92 Publication Date 2020-12-03 UK Release Date 2020-12-03 Imprint Faber & Faber Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2020-12-03 Edition Description Main Audience General NZ Release Date 2021-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131378597;

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