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The Musical Charlatan (Studies in German Literature Linguistics and Culture) Hardcover – September 18, 1997

by Johann Kuhnau (Author), John R. Russell (Author), James Hardin (Author)
This first English translation of a late Baroque German novel makes available one of the most interesting and entertaining works of the seventeenth century. Kuhnau, a noted musician, composer and editor, writes in an unusually realistic style, describing the chequered career of the charlatan Caraffa, who believes that in order to succeed in the musical world in Germany, one must pretend to be an Italian. His tricks and deceptions, which his German colleagues see through with little difficulty, provide memorable comic scenes, and at the same time the book gives an informative picture of every-day life, especially that of the contemporary musical world in particular.
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  1. Print length
    186 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Camden House
  4. Publication date
    September 18, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    6.25 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1571131426
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1571131423
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This first English translation of a late Baroque German novel makes available a novel realistically portraying the checkered career of a musical charlatan, Caraffa, who believes that in order to be successful in the musical world in Germany, one must pretend to be an Italian. His tricks and ruses, which his German colleagues see through with little difficulty, provide some of the most memorable comic scenes in German literature. At the same time, The Musical Charlatan (written by an accomplished musician, composer and educator) provides an immensely informative and interesting picture of everyday life of the musician toward the end of the 17th century. John R. Russell is an able translator of the original German text, and this Camden House edition is further enhanced with an informative introduction by James Hardin. The Musical Charlatan is a highly recommended literary and historical work of great appeal for modern readers. -- Midwest Book Review

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Camden House
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 18, 1997
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 186 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1571131426
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1571131423
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 0.75 x 9.5 inches

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