The letters of Dr. Charles Burney / edited by Alvaro Ribeiro.

Author/creator Burney, Charles
Other author Ribeiro, Alvaro, 1947- editor.
Format Book
Publication InfoOxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1991-
Descriptionvolumes : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subjects

Uniform titleCorrespondence
Incomplete content v. 1. 1751-1784. Chronology of major events in Charles Burney's life to 1784 -- Introduction -- Textual introduction -- [Letters].
Abstract Humorous, witty, and candid, these letters paint a fascinating portrait of Dr. Charles Burney (1726-1814), father of the novelist and journal-writer Fanny Burney, and distinguished author of the four-volume History of Music. Providing insight into the musical world of Burney's day, the letters recount his travels on the Continent as he gathered information for the History, and describe his colorful role as the center of one of the liveliest literary cultural circles of the mid-eighteenth century, of which such noted figures as Johnson, Burke, Reynolds, Garrick, and the Blue Stocking Circle were members.
Local noteJoyner-JOYNER MUSIC STANDING ORDER
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 89071098
ISBN0198126875 (v. 1) :

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Music Closed Stacks - Ask at Circulation Desk ML423.B9 A4 1991 V.1 ✔ Available Place Hold