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Little Masterpieces of Autobiography - Artists and Composers

Little Masterpieces of Autobiography - Artists and Composers

By: George Iles
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Uncover the intimate lives and inspirations of renowned artists and composers through Volume 5 of the Little Masterpieces of Autobiography series, first published in 1913. This collection features personal excerpts from the letters, diaries, and autobiographies of iconic figures such as Jean François Millet, James Nasmyth, Felix Mendelssohn, and Edvard Grieg, amongst others. Enriched with editorial introductions, each chapter is a journey into the creative minds that have shaped our cultural landscape. Please note that subsequent revisions of the series in 1922 and 1926 differ in content and consist of only four volumes.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism World
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  • 12 - Little Masterpieces of Autobiography - Artists and Composers by George Iles
    Jul 26 2025
    Uncover the intimate lives and inspirations of renowned artists and composers through Volume 5 of the Little Masterpieces of Autobiography series, first published in 1913. This collection features personal excerpts from the letters, diaries, and autobiographies of iconic figures such as Jean François Millet, James Nasmyth, Felix Mendelssohn, and Edvard Grieg, amongst others. Enriched with editorial introductions, each chapter is a journey into the creative minds that have shaped our cultural landscape. Please note that subsequent revisions of the series in 1922 and 1926 differ in content and consist of only four volumes.
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    6 mins
  • 11 - Little Masterpieces of Autobiography - Artists and Composers by George Iles
    Jul 26 2025
    Uncover the intimate lives and inspirations of renowned artists and composers through Volume 5 of the Little Masterpieces of Autobiography series, first published in 1913. This collection features personal excerpts from the letters, diaries, and autobiographies of iconic figures such as Jean François Millet, James Nasmyth, Felix Mendelssohn, and Edvard Grieg, amongst others. Enriched with editorial introductions, each chapter is a journey into the creative minds that have shaped our cultural landscape. Please note that subsequent revisions of the series in 1922 and 1926 differ in content and consist of only four volumes.
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    41 mins
  • 10 - Little Masterpieces of Autobiography - Artists and Composers by George Iles
    Jul 26 2025
    Uncover the intimate lives and inspirations of renowned artists and composers through Volume 5 of the Little Masterpieces of Autobiography series, first published in 1913. This collection features personal excerpts from the letters, diaries, and autobiographies of iconic figures such as Jean François Millet, James Nasmyth, Felix Mendelssohn, and Edvard Grieg, amongst others. Enriched with editorial introductions, each chapter is a journey into the creative minds that have shaped our cultural landscape. Please note that subsequent revisions of the series in 1922 and 1926 differ in content and consist of only four volumes.
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    21 mins
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