Experience the passion and genius of Robert Schumann in his own words with this selection of his most compelling letters, carefully edited by Karl Storck and beautifully translated by Hannah Bryant. From his early days as a struggling musician to his turbulent love affair with Clara Wieck, these letters provide a rare insight into the life and mind of one of classical music's greatest luminaries.

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