This comprehensive biography of Robert Schumann provides readers with a detailed overview of the composer's life and work, including his struggles with mental illness and his relationship with his wife, Clara. With letters from the composer himself, this book paints a vivid picture of one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era.

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