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100	1		_aNiecks, Frederick, _d1845-1924
245	1	0	_aFrederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508			_aProduced by John Mamoun, Charles Franks, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Complete" by Frederick Niecks is a biographical account published during the early 20th century. This extensive work delves into the life and artistry of the renowned Polish composer and pianist, Frederick Chopin, exploring not only his musical achievements but also the cultural and historical context of his life, particularly focusing on his time in France and his connection to his Polish roots. The opening of the biography lays a foundation for Niecks's approach to Chopin's life, capturing the intricacies of biographical writing and the challenge of presenting an artist's life objectively. Niecks discusses the sources he consulted, including previous biographies, personal letters, and testimonies from Chopin’s contemporaries. He highlights the uniqueness of Chopin's music, which is deeply embedded in his Polish heritage, and sets the stage for a broader exploration of Chopin's family background, early education, and formative years, indicating the significance of his upbringing and the influences that shaped his character as both a man and a musician. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849
653			_aComposers -- Biography
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4973
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