Paganini the Genoese by GIC de Courcy. Vol 1 and 2. 1st edition 1957. H/C with jacket. 431 + 421pp

Two copies of this book available.

Many shocking allegations are accepted as fact about the Italian violist and composer, Niccolò Paganini, the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time. In this biography, based on a big collection of new biographical material, another picture of Paganini emerges, radically different from the familiar legend ... behind the glittering façade lies a tragic human fate, a man inwardly at war with destiny. The publication of Professor Arturo Codignola's Paganini Intimo, containing 287 letters from the period 1817-1840 and the subsequent appearance of many other letters, were used for this biography. They removed many old favourites from among the romantic accretions in Paganini's career - not only those launched by rivals or idol-worshippers, but even many deliberately propagated by Paganini himself. With black and white photographs.

This is a first edition published 1957 by the University of Oklahoma Press, Norman, Oklahoma, USA. Condition: Inside very good. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. Dust jacket in worn condition with a number of tears and pieces missing, also fraying at edges. Front of jacket scuffed and back stained. Please note this is Volume 2 of of a 2-volume-set.