Frederick Delius: Memories of My Brother (Classic Reprint)

Description: This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life and times of a remarkable individual, set against the backdrop of a rapidly industrializing West Riding of Yorkshire in the late 19th century. The author paints a vivid portrait of a complex and contradictory world, where the pursuit of wealth and material progress coexisted with a deep-seated love for music and culture. Through the lens of personal memories and anecdotes, the book explores the tensions between tradition and modernity, as well as the challenges faced by those who dared to pursue their artistic passions in a society dominated by pragmatism. The author delves into the intricate relationship between the individual and their environment, revealing how the unique circumstances of this person's upbringing shaped their character and ultimately influenced their artistic journey. This book is not merely a biography but a profound meditation on the nature of genius, the transformative power of art, and the enduring legacy of those who defy societal expectations to follow their own path. It leaves us with a renewed appreciation for the complexities of human experience and the indomitable spirit that drives individuals to create and inspire. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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