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“guy de pourtales”

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  • Nietzsche in Italy

    by Guy De Pourtales ...
    Translated by Will Stone ...
    A fascinating classic account of Nietzsche's travels in Italy at the end of the nineteenth century, where he found inspiration for his major worksFirst published in 1929, Nietzsche in Italy has never been out of print in France but has never been translated into English until now.Endlessly fascinating and highly readable, Nietzsche in Italy will enthrall anyone interested in Nietzsche's ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Frederick Chopin A Man Of Solitude

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by Guy de Pourtalès ...
    In "Frederick Chopin A Man Of Solitude," author comte Guy de Pourtalès offers a revelation of the composer not simply as an isolated genius, but as the true poet of the piano. This landmark biography ventures beyond the concert hall to explore the quiet sanctum where Chopin's solitude forged a new and revolutionary musical lyricism. Pourtalès illuminates how this profound inner world gave voice ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • La pêche miraculeuse

    by Guy de Pourtalès ...
    Au bord du lac Léman, dans la société genevoise au début du siècle et pendant la première guerre mondiale. Deux femmes se disputent l'amour d'un jeune musicien tourmenté. ... Read more

    $1.59 CAD

  • Frederick Chopin : A man of solitude

    by Guy de comte Pourtalès ...
    Translated by Charles Jr. Bayly ...
    In Frederick Chopin: A Man of Solitude, Guy de Comte Pourtalès offers a finely wrought biographical portrait of Chopin that is as attentive to the inner life as to the public career. The book traces the composer's Polish origins, Parisian ascendancy, artistic discipline, fragile health, and emotionally charged relationships, presenting solitude as the governing condition of his genius. Written in ... Read more

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  • The World's Great Men of Music

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  • The first 4 volumes of Proust's A La Recherche du Temps Perdu in French

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  • Mozart: The Man and the Artist

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  • Illuminations

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  • The Great German Composers

    by George T. Ferris ...
    "The Great German Composers" by George T. Ferris is a captivating exploration of the lives and works of Germany's most influential composers. Ferris delves into the rich musical heritage of Germany, highlighting figures such as Bach, Beethoven, and Wagner. Through detailed biographical sketches, the book reveals how these composers shaped the landscape of classical music and their enduring impact ... Read more

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