Letters From Italy And Switzerland (1863)

By Felix Mendelssohn and Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

Book Overview

Letters From Italy And Switzerland is a collection of personal letters written by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy during his travels in Italy and Switzerland in the mid-19th century. The book provides a unique insight into the composer's thoughts, observations, and experiences during his journey. Mendelssohn's letters cover a wide range of topics, including his impressions of the landscape, architecture, and art of the regions he visited, as well as his encounters with local people and customs. The book also includes sketches and drawings made by the composer during his travels, adding an additional layer of visual interest to the text. Overall, Letters From Italy And Switzerland is a fascinating read for anyone interested in travel writing, music history, or the cultural and social landscape of 19th-century Europe.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104141000
• ISBN13: 9781104141004
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"