Intimate Letters
Intimate Letters
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Summary
A selection of letters between the Czech composer Leos Janacek and Kamila Stosslova, supported by a diary of meetings between the two and a decoding of the erotic references in the letters. The book aims to throw light on the nature of Janacek's genius, as well as to chronicle their relationship.
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Intimate Letters by Leos Janacek
In 1927 the Czech composer Leos Janacek met Kamila Stosslova on holiday at Luhacovice, a spa resort in Moravia. He was 63 and locked in a loveless marriage; she was 26. After the holiday Janacek began writing to Kamila and the correspondence continued until his death. This volume collects a selection of their letters, supported by a diary of meetings between the two and a decoding of the erotic references in the letters. It aims to throw light on the nature of Janacek's creative genius, as well as to chronicle their relationship.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780571144662 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571144667 |
| Title | Intimate Letters |
| Author | Leos Janacek |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 1994-09-26 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |