Chopin
Antique

Chopin

Guy de Portales

The biographical novel Chopin is a poetic portrait of Frédéric Chopin, a Polish composer and pianist. The work not only provides an account of Chopin's life, but also deeply explores his inner sensitivity, artistic inspiration, and personal dilemmas.

Pourtalès portrays Chopin as an artist who had already reached maturity at a young age, dedicated to music and the formation of his own style. The author highlights his emotional connection to his homeland, which is reflected in his works, and his struggle with illness and loneliness.

The book describes in detail Chopin's relationships with important people in his life, including his love affair with George Sand, and his interaction with Parisian artistic circles. Pourtalès uses rich language and musical terminology to convey Chopin's personality and artistic spirit.

This biography is not just a story about the composer's life, but also a meditation on art, love and transience. Pourtalès manages to convey a sense of intimacy with Chopin, providing insight into his soul and creativity.

Original title
Chopin ou le Poète
Translation
Dinko Štambak
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
207
Publisher
Hrvatski izdavalački bibliografski zavod, Zagreb, 1944.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover.
Language: Croatian.

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