first edition Hardcover
1999 · (Cambridge)
by Emerson, Caryl
(Cambridge): Cambridge University Press, 1999. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. First printing, octavo size, 194 pp. "Modest Musorgsky is Russia's greatest musical dramatist. When he died in 1881 in St. Petersburg at the age of forty-two, in poverty and relative obscurity, he was known for a single opera, 'Boris Godunov', and a handful of eccentric 'realistic' songs.
"In this brief biography, Caryl Emerson amends many of the canonical interpretations of Musorgksy as 'victim,', 'martyr,' and 'savage genius.' If his life was tragic it is not only because he was misunderstood but also because he was impoverished....[t]hese deprivations were instrumental in shaping his vision...." (n.b., from jacket flap).
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full textured paper over boards, silver lettering and green rules stamped onto the spine, some black-and-white reproductions of photographs and illustrations throughout; octavo size (8 5/8" by 5 1/2"), 194 pp. In publisher's jacket with illustration on the front panel, portrait of Musorgsky on back panel, unclipped (and unpriced), summary on front flap and short author bio on back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. The jacket near fine, clean and without sunning, with truly minimal edgewear (mostly at the head and tail of the spine).
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: CNJL2538)
"In this brief biography, Caryl Emerson amends many of the canonical interpretations of Musorgksy as 'victim,', 'martyr,' and 'savage genius.' If his life was tragic it is not only because he was misunderstood but also because he was impoverished....[t]hese deprivations were instrumental in shaping his vision...." (n.b., from jacket flap).
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full textured paper over boards, silver lettering and green rules stamped onto the spine, some black-and-white reproductions of photographs and illustrations throughout; octavo size (8 5/8" by 5 1/2"), 194 pp. In publisher's jacket with illustration on the front panel, portrait of Musorgsky on back panel, unclipped (and unpriced), summary on front flap and short author bio on back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean and as new. The jacket near fine, clean and without sunning, with truly minimal edgewear (mostly at the head and tail of the spine).
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: CNJL2538)
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