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memoirs of Hector Berlioz

by Hector Berlioz

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Published by A.A. Knopf in New York .
Written in

    Places:
  • France
    • Subjects:
    • Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869.,
    • Composers -- France -- Biography.

    • Edition Notes

      Includes bibliographical references (p. 675-677) and index.

      Statementtranslated and edited by David Cairns.
      GenreBiography.
      SeriesEveryman"s library ;, 231
      ContributionsCairns, David.
      Classifications
      LC ClassificationsML410.B5 A3 2002
      The Physical Object
      Paginationxxxv, 709 p. :
      Number of Pages709
      ID Numbers
      Open LibraryOL3584786M
      ISBN 10037541391X
      LC Control Number2002283060
      OCLC/WorldCa49504603

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The extensive notes that accompany the text have been updated to reflect the results of recent.