Dr. Charles Burney: A Literary Biography [Paperback] Lonsdale, Roger

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Cover has normal wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure. No dust jacket.

This scholarly biography by Roger Lonsdale delves into the life and times of Dr. Charles Burney, a pivotal figure in 18th-century English literary and musical circles. Burney, a renowned music historian and critic, was a close friend of Samuel Johnson and a member of the illustrious literary club that included luminaries like Joshua Reynolds and Edmund Burke. Lonsdale’s meticulous research paints a vivid portrait of Burney’s multifaceted career, from his early days as a music teacher to his groundbreaking works on the history of music. This copy, though lacking a dust jacket, is a well-preserved testament to Burney’s enduring legacy. Collectors of 18th-century literature and music history will appreciate the insights into the vibrant intellectual milieu of Georgian England, while readers will be captivated by the life of a man who bridged the worlds of music and letters with remarkable erudition and wit.