Mephisto S Waltz

Author : F. R. Tallis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681777054

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Mephisto Waltz: A Max Liebermann Mystery by F. R. Tallis Pdf

In the new novel in the iconic Max Liebermann mystery series, master storyteller Frank Tallis delivers his latest suspenseful and spellbinding tale set in the smoky atmospheric world of fin de siecle Vienna. Vienna, 1904. The body of a man—still sitting in a chair—is discovered in an abandoned piano factory on the outskirts of the city. He has been shot dead but his face has been horribly disfigured with acid, making identification impossible. In front of the body are three chairs positioned conspicuously in a straight line. Who were the former occupants? Had they sat in judgement and pronounced a sentence of death? Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt calls on his good friend Doctor Max Liebermann—psychiatrist and disciple of Sigmund Freud—to assist in an investigation that draws them both into the shadowy and sexually unconventional world of fringe political activism. It is a world populated by Bohemians, Utopian idealists, and anarchists, many of whom endorse acts of terror to achieve their revolutionary aims. When bomb-making equipment is found in a suburban basement, the sinister Imperial intelligence bureau (who have been secretly monitoring Rheinhardt’s investigation) make themselves known. A legendary anarchist known only by his code name—Mephistopheles—is abroad in Vienna. An appalling act of terror has been planned and time is running out. Rheinhardt must hope that Liebermann, with his profound knowledge of psychology and science, will be able to prevent the coming catastrophe. The latest novel in the iconic Max Liebermann mystery series, Mephisto Waltz is a tale of murder, romance, intrigue, and espionage set in the atmospheric world of fin de siecle Vienna.

Author : Sergio Pitol
Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781941920817

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Mephisto's Waltz by Sergio Pitol Pdf

"One of Mexico's most culturally complex and composite writers." —Publishers Weekly From the renowned Mexican literary master and author of the Trilogy of Memory (Deep Vellum) comes Mephisto's Waltz, bringing together the best short stories from celebrated writer Sergio Pitol's oeuvre. The Xavier Villaurrutia award-winning collection includes the titular story, Pitol's personal favorite. Selected by the author, each story is a glimpse into the works that first gained Pitol his status as one of the greatest living Mexican writers and showcases the evolution of his unique literary style. Sergio Pitol (1933-2018) was one of Mexico's foremost writers and winner of the prestigious 2005 Cervantes Prize. He is the author of the three books in the Trilogy of Memory series: The Art of Flight, The Journey, and The Magician of Vienna, published in English by Deep Vellum. He is renowned for his intellectual career in both the fields of literary creation and translation.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005*
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1091202147

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Mephisto by Anonim Pdf

Hendrik Hofgen is a man obsessed with becoming a famous actor. When the Nazis come to power in Germany, he willingly renounces his Communist past and deserts his wife and mistress in order to keep on performing. His diabolical performance as Mephistopheles in Faust proves to be the stepping-stone he yearned for: attracting the attention of Hermann Goring, it wins Hofgen an appointment as head of the State Theatre. The rewards - the respect of the public, a castle-like villa, a uplace in Berlin's highest circles - are beyond his wildest dreams. But the moral consequences of his betrayals begin to haunt him, turning his dreamworld into a nightmare.

Author : Franz Liszt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486281476

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Mephisto waltz and other works for solo piano by Franz Liszt Pdf

Choice selection includes: Mephisto Waltz No.1; Nuages Gris; Liebestraume Nos. 1, 2 & 3; Grand Galop Chromatique; Polonaises Nos. 1 & 2; Valse-Impromptu in A-flat Major; and more."

Author : Ann M. Lingg
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105004281445

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Mephisto Waltz by Ann M. Lingg Pdf

A biography of the life of composer Franz Liszt.

Author : Franz Liszt
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486171937

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Mephisto Waltz and Other Works for Solo Piano by Franz Liszt Pdf

Choice selection includes Mephisto Waltz No. 1, Rapsodie Espagnole, Valse Oubliée, Polonaises Nos. 1 & 2, more — from authoritative editions.

Author : Fred Mustard Stewart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Mephisto Waltz by Fred Mustard Stewart Pdf

Author : Humphrey Searle
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-12-30
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780486786407

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The Music of Liszt by Humphrey Searle Pdf

The most authoritative English-language study of Liszt's oeuvre, this survey by a noted musicologist examines the works in chronological order. Subjects include romantic pieces, symphonic poems, songs, symphonies, and other compositions.

Author : Sergio Pitol
Publisher : Deep Vellum Publishing
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781646051144

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The Love Parade by Sergio Pitol Pdf

Following the chance discovery of certain documents, a historian sets out to unravel the mystery of a murder committed in his childhood Mexico City home in the autumn of 1942. Mexico had just declared war on Germany, and its capital had recently become a colorful cauldron of the most unusual and colorful of the European ilk: German communists, Spanish republicans, Trotsky and his disciples, Balkan royalty, agents of the most varied secret services, opulent Jewish financiers, and more. As the historian-turned-detective begins his investigation, he introduces us to a rich and eccentric gallery of characters, the media of politics, the newly installed intelligentsia, and beyond. Identities are crossed, characters are confounded; Pitol constructs a novel that turns on mistaken identities, blurred memories, and conflicting interests, and whose protagonist is haunted by the ever-looming possibility of never uncovering the truth. At the same time a fast-paced detective investigation and an uproarious comedy of errors, this novel cemented Pitol’s place as one of Latin America’s most important twentieth-century authors. Winner of the Herralde Prize in 1984, The Love Parade is the first installment of what Pitol would later dub his Carnival Triptych. “This novel is not only the best that Pitol has written, but one of the best novels in Mexican literature.” —Sergio González Rodríguez, La Jornada “Sergio Pitol in the splendor of his mastery. A great novel.” —Florian Borchmeyer, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

Author : Frank Tallis
Publisher : Random House
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780679644866

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Death and the Maiden by Frank Tallis Pdf

Frank Tallis, acclaimed author of the Edgar Award–nominated Vienna Secrets, returns with a new and masterfully woven tale full of deceit, love, and rich mystery. Set in fin de siècle Vienna, it’s perfect for fans of Boris Akunin, Alan Furst, and David Liss. Ida Rosenkranz is top diva at the Vienna Opera, but she’s gone silent for good after an apparent laudanum overdose. Learning of her professional rivalries and her scandalous affairs with older men, Detective Inspector Oskar Rheinhardt and Dr. Max Liebermann suspect foul play instead. Their investigation leads them into dark and dangerous conflicts with Gustav Mahler, the opera’s imperious director, who is himself the target of a poison pen campaign, and Karl Lueger, Vienna’s powerful and anti-Semitic mayor. As the peril escalates, Rheinhardt grows further into his role as family man, while Liebermann finds himself at odds with his inamorata, Amelia, who’s loosening both her corset and her tongue in the new feminist movement. PRAISE FOR FRANK TALLIS’S VIENNA THRILLERS “[A] captivating historical series.”—The New York Times Book Review “[A] riveting read . . . with well researched and wonderfully imagined period detail.”—The Guardian (U.K.), on Vienna Twilight “Chock-full of tantalizing elements.”—The Austin Chronicle, on Vienna Secrets “Engrossing . . . immensely satisfying.”—The Boston Globe, on Fatal Lies

Author : Jean-Paul Allouche,Jeffrey Shallit
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 592 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0521823323

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Automatic Sequences by Jean-Paul Allouche,Jeffrey Shallit Pdf

Uniting dozens of seemingly disparate results from different fields, this book combines concepts from mathematics and computer science to present the first integrated treatment of sequences generated by 'finite automata'. The authors apply the theory to the study of automatic sequences and their generalizations, such as Sturmian words and k-regular sequences. And further, they provide applications to number theory (particularly to formal power series and transcendence in finite characteristic), physics, computer graphics, and music. Starting from first principles wherever feasible, basic results from combinatorics on words, numeration systems, and models of computation are discussed. Thus this book is suitable for graduate students or advanced undergraduates, as well as for mature researchers wishing to know more about this fascinating subject. Results are presented from first principles wherever feasible, and the book is supplemented by a collection of 460 exercises, 85 open problems, and over 1600 citations to the literature.

Author : Mária Eckhardt (musicologue),Országos Széchényi Könyvtár
Publisher : Pendragon Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Music
ISBN : 9630541777

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Franz Liszt's Music Manuscripts in the National Széchényi Library, Budapest by Mária Eckhardt (musicologue),Országos Széchényi Könyvtár Pdf

The Music Division of the National Széchényi Library (Budapest) houses 78 music manuscripts and scores, with all or part of each penned in the hand of Franz Liszt, one of Hungary's most prominent native sons. The library is the primary Hungarian public collection of Liszt's works and is among the world's most comprehensive. This book details the collection, classifying the works as (i) Liszt's compositions-autograph manuscripts, manuscript copies, proof-sheets or printed copies with additions and corrections in Liszt's hand (62 items); (ii) Liszt's compositions-printed or manuscript copies with autograph dedications (10 items); and (iii) Liszt's corrections and manuscript notes in and to works by other composers (6 items). Seventy-three music examples and 20 facsimile illustrations are also included. While other catalogues have been devoted to these Liszt compositions, this is the first to take full and accurate account of the collection to date. Thorough philological data of the documents, and descriptions and evaluations among the sources of the given composition are supplied. Maria Eckhardt's insightful additions concerning performance history and Liszt's relationships with dedicatees and fellow composers, based upon her previously published research, provide an enriched understanding of the compositions and their creator.

Author : Nikolaus Niembsch Von Strehlenau Lenau (
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293068837

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Faust by Nikolaus Niembsch Von Strehlenau Lenau ( Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ++++ The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: ++++ Faust: Ein Gedicht 5 Nikolaus Niembsch von Strehlenau Lenau (dit Nikolaus Lenau) Verlag J.G. Cotta'sche Buchhandlung, 1865

Author : Tess Gerritsen
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101884362

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Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen Pdf

A gripping standalone thriller by the New York Times bestselling author of the Rizzoli & Isles series INTERNATIONAL THRILLER WRITERS AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY LOS ANGELES TIMES AND SUSPENSE MAGAZINE In a shadowy antiques shop in Rome, violinist Julia Ansdell happens upon a curious piece of music—the Incendio waltz—and is immediately entranced by its unusual composition. Full of passion, torment, and chilling beauty, and seemingly unknown to the world, the waltz, its mournful minor key, its feverish arpeggios, appear to dance with a strange life of their own. Julia is determined to master the complex work and make its melody heard. Back home in Boston, from the moment Julia’s bow moves across the strings, drawing the waltz’s fiery notes into the air, something strange is stirred—and Julia’s world comes under threat. The music has a terrifying and inexplicable effect on her young daughter, who seems violently transformed. Convinced that the hypnotic strains of Incendio are weaving a malevolent spell, Julia sets out to discover the man and the meaning behind the score. Her quest beckons Julia to the ancient city of Venice, where she uncovers a dark, decades-old secret involving a dangerously powerful family that will stop at nothing to keep Julia from bringing the truth to light. Praise for Playing with Fire “Compelling . . . I defy you to read the first chapter and not singe your fingers reading the rest.”—David Baldacci “One of the best and most original thrillers of the year.”—Providence Journal “[A] novel brimming with emotion, literary description, and psychological suspense.”—The Huffington Post “Will make readers drop everything to immerse themselves in its propulsive dual narrative.”—Los Angeles Times

Author : Derek B. Scott
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 0195343778

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From the Erotic to the Demonic by Derek B. Scott Pdf

From the Erotic to the Demonic demonstrates how different musical styles construct ideas of class, sexuality, and ethnic identity. This book will serve as a model for musicologists who want to take a postmodern approach to their inquiries. The clear and lively arguments are supported by ninety musical examples taken from such diverse sources as opera, symphonic music, jazz, and nineteenth- and twentieth-century popular songs. Derek Scott offers new insights on a range of "high" and "low" musical styles, and the cultures that produced them.