02312cam a22003133u 4500 39754 UtSlPG 20260610133917.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 11026220 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Huneker, James, 1857-1921 Franz Liszt Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-05-21 Produced by Albert László, Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Franz Liszt" by James Huneker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed biography explores the life, work, and legacy of the legendary composer and pianist Franz Liszt, renowned for his virtuosity and influence in the world of music, particularly as a pioneer of new forms and styles in composition. The text provides insight into both Liszt's public persona and private life, revealing the complexities and contradictions of an artist who straddled multiple musical cultures. The opening of the biography sets the stage for a rich exploration of Liszt's life, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the Romantic movement who both shaped and was shaped by the music of his time. The text reflects on his friendships and collaborations with contemporaries such as Richard Wagner, highlighting the struggles and rivalries that characterized his career. Huneker emphasizes both the admiration and scandal that Liszt attracted throughout his life, as well as the loneliness he faced in later years, framing him as a brilliant yet tragically isolated genius. Through Liszt's story, the narrative promises a compelling journey into the intersection of personal experience and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39754 80593 80593