The author of the acclaimed biography Byron: Child of Passion, Fool of Fame brings to life a closely fo-
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Apr 17, 2010
Lida and Jamie
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I have to admit that my attention was drifting between this book and...well, just about every distraction there was. It didn't hold my attention extremely well.
That isn't to say I didn't enjoy it, though. I learned lots of new things about Chopin (which was basically the point!) and the writing was downright gorgeous. I especially liked the emphasis on his music and the different pieces he wrote.
That isn't to say I didn't enjoy it, though. I learned lots of new things about Chopin (which was basically the point!) and the writing was downright gorgeous. I especially liked the emphasis on his music and the different pieces he wrote.
Feb 05, 2009
Kate
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This was a little fluffy for my taste. I wanted more information about his childhood, and more information about the politics of the time. But it was interesting to learn about 19th-century France, and social life in Paris in particular.
Aug 07, 2010
Diane Beck
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Great book. First of all, I love Chopin's music. Secondly, the story of his life is fascinating and the book brought me to a different time & world.
Sep 18, 2009
Laurie
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Very good biography of Fredric Chopin. I learned a lot about his life and musical career. Easy to read and interesting.
Jan 07, 2012
Well, I got banned from my local library cause I turned it in really late.
But this book was indeed vurry sexy.
But this book was indeed vurry sexy.
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Dec 28, 2011
Steven
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Although it was a good read filled with interesting details, it is more about Chopin's life than his death.
Aug 12, 2011
Analisa
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This book made me very sad. Reminds me of the lives of current Hollywood stars.
Oct 27, 2009
I went back and re-read this book. Chopin is forever my favorite composer. One just can't imagin how one was physically frail, fragile and shy, yet produced such emotional depth music which typifies the Romanticism Music. His exact physical opposite, Lizt, who was more virtuoso and love to be on stage. For chopin, he went on stage so people can hear his music; while Lizt was to show how billiant he was and audiance adored him.
Feb 26, 2008
Janina
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Amazing, amazing, AMAZING book! I normally am bored-to-tears with biographies, but the way Benita Eisler writes the life of Chopin, it is so gripping - I can't wait to turn the page to see what happens next! (Ok, so maybe adding to my fascination with the book is my obsession with Chopin :P But it's still an AMAZINGLY well-written and interesting read for anyone. I think I'm going to buy the book so I can read it all over again!)
Nov 17, 2008
Lisa
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This book is a great review of Chopin's life, which doesn't dive to deeply (ala it's only 200 pages--not a monster of a book). Only problem is that it jumps around a bit. Call me traditional, but I like a biography to go in chronological order. (Hence only 3 stars here.) However, with that said, you'll get a good overview on Chopin's life here. It's a lovely read as far as biographies go.
Jul 14, 2008
Peter
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A biography on Chopin and his lover George Sand, the author. Told more like a story than a biography. Lots of French names to keep organized, but good if you are interested in knowing more about the composer who defined the Romantic Period of Music .
Apr 28, 2011
Pumpernickel
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I really do not know why she decided to write about Chopin, if she hates him so passionately... I even ordered his letters, in order to see if there was something in them that could justify so much hatred or depising...
Dec 16, 2009
Mark
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a chopin biography. also an in-the-bookstore read. easy to read and informative. i learned a lot about my favorite composer... like that he very well could have owned his times equivalent to the organ masters.
Mar 23, 2008
Izabel
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falem o q quiserem, eu amo chopin e pra mim ele esta entre os melhores compositores de todos os tempos.
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