"The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2" by Rupert Hughes is a historical exploration of composers and musicians, and their relationships. The book opens by focusing on Franz Liszt, a well-known composer and pianist. It looks at his relationships, starting in childhood and evolving through different romances, including a heart-wrenching relationship with Caroline de Saint-Criq. The book discusses Liszt's emotional struggles and his conflict between dedicating his life to music and his desire for more spiritual growth, showing the conflicting aspects of a life filled with passion for both love and his musical works.
The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 2
By Rupert Hughes
Discover the hidden love lives and emotional struggles of famous musicians, where passion and art collide in unexpected ways.
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About the AuthorRupert Raleigh Hughes was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howard R. Hughes Jr. His three-volume scholarly biography of George Washington broke new ground in demythologizing Washington and was well received by historians. A staunch anti-Communist, in the 1940s he served as president of the American Writers Association, a group of anti-Communist writers.
Rupert Raleigh Hughes was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howard R. Hughes Jr. His three-volume scholarly biography of George Washington broke new ground in demythologizing Washington and was well received by historians. A staunch anti-Communist, in the 1940s he served as president of the American Writers Association, a group of anti-Communist writers.
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