Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams is a biographical book written by Maurice Dumesnil that explores the life and work of the famous French composer, Claude Debussy. The book delves into Debussy's early life, his musical education, and his rise to fame as one of the most innovative and influential composers of the 20th century. Dumesnil offers insights into Debussy's unique musical style, which was heavily influenced by impressionism and the art of his time. The author also explores the personal life of Debussy, including his ...
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Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams is a biographical book written by Maurice Dumesnil that explores the life and work of the famous French composer, Claude Debussy. The book delves into Debussy's early life, his musical education, and his rise to fame as one of the most innovative and influential composers of the 20th century. Dumesnil offers insights into Debussy's unique musical style, which was heavily influenced by impressionism and the art of his time. The author also explores the personal life of Debussy, including his relationships with women and his struggles with illness and financial difficulties. This book is a comprehensive and detailed account of Debussy's life and work, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in classical music, French culture, or the history of music in the 20th century. It is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers alike. Overall, Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams is a fascinating and informative book that offers a deep understanding of one of the most important figures in the history of classical music.This is a new release of the original 1940 edition.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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Fair. Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket missing. Minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. This volume is in acceptable condition with moderate shelfware damage to the spine and corners. Stated first edition thus 1979; first published in 1940 by Ives Washburn, New York. The lettering and design on the spine shows signs of minor color fading. The volume's dust jacket is missing. The hinge suffers severe loosening due to age and wear but remains secure and in-tact; the volume should be handled with care to preserve the binding. The pages are clean and unmarked, aside from the expected library stamps and markings. Secure packaging for safe delivery.
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Very Good+ in Good+ dust jacket. Hardcover with dustjacket, inscribed, signed and dated by the author, the book has a mild spine-lean and a short white mark on the front cover, the jacket has a circular open tear on the spine and front panel, mild edge-wear at the corners and an edge-chip on the bottom of the rear panel, the jacket is clean, the original price (2.50) is present and a professional (removable) mylar cover is included, life story of this famous composer; Signed by Author.
