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Letters From Italy And Switzerland (1863)

Letters From Italy And Switzerland (1863)

Bartholdy, Felix Mendelssohn
Wallace, Grace Stein Don
Marguerittes, Julie De

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ISBN10: 1104168170
ISBN13: 9781104168179
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.61
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Letters From Italy And Switzerland (1863) is a collection of personal letters written by the renowned composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy during his travels through Italy and Switzerland in the 1830s. The book offers readers an intimate glimpse into Mendelssohn's experiences and impressions of the people, culture, and landscapes he encountered during his journey. The letters are written in a conversational tone and provide vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds of each location, as well as Mendelssohn's reactions to the art, architecture, and music he encountered. The book also includes sketches and drawings by Mendelssohn, adding a visual element to his descriptions. Overall, Letters From Italy And Switzerland offers a fascinating insight into the mind of one of the most celebrated composers of the 19th century and provides a unique perspective on the cultural and artistic landscape of Europe during this period.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.

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