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In 'In Bohemia with Du Maurier: The First of a Series of Reminiscences,' Felix Moscheles provides readers with a captivating account of his time spent in Bohemia with the renowned author, George Du Maurier. Moscheles' literary style is rich in detail, painting a vivid picture of the Bohemian lifestyle and the eccentric characters he encountered. This book offers a unique insight into the artistic and cultural scene of 19th-century Bohemia, making it a valuable historical and cultural resource. Moscheles' engaging storytelling and descriptive prose immerse readers in the vibrant world of Bohemian artists and intellectuals in a way that feels both educational and entertaining. Felix Moscheles' personal connection to George Du Maurier and his firsthand experiences in Bohemia undoubtedly influenced his decision to write this book. As an artist and writer himself, Moscheles was well-equipped to capture the essence of Bohemian life with sensitivity and depth. 'In Bohemia with Du Maurier' is a must-read for anyone interested in the bohemian lifestyle, art history, or literary culture of the 19th century.
Excerpt from In Bohemia With Du Maurier: The First of a Series of Reminiscences Mesmerism and a trifle more in my new book, said du Maurier to me some time before he published his Trilby and that remark started us talking of the good Old times in Antwerp, and overhauling the numerous draw ings and Sketches in which he so vividly depicted the incidents of our Bohemian days. It seemed to me that some of those drawings Should be published, if only to Show how my now SO popular friend commenced his artistic career. In order that they Should not go forth without explanation, I wrote the following pages. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"Little Billee is a young English painter with great talent. He and his friends Taffy and the Laird share a studio in a Quartier Latin neighborhood full of artists and musicians, including a German-Polish music teacher named Svengali. The group become acquainted with an artists' model named Trilby, who was orphaned as a child and who works to support her little brother and herself. Trilby is lively, charming, unpretentious, and beautiful, and soon Little Billee is madly in love. When his mother learns that Little Billee intends to marry an artists' model (nude models were almost as socially unacceptable as protitutes) she travels to Paris and tells Trilby that such a marriage would mean ruin for Billee and his family. Trilby promises that she will never see Little Billee again. Soon afterward, Trilby vanishes, leaving Billee sick and distraught. Many years later, Billee and his friends hear of a singer called "La Svengali" who has astonished all of Europe. By attending one of her performances, they learn that "La Svengali" is the wife of the music teacher they knew in the Quartier Latin, trained by him to sing with more technical mastery than anyone has ever heard. When "La Svengali" appears on stage, they see that she is none other than Trilby. Her singing moves the audience to tears, though everyone notices that she moves stiffly and strangely and that her face is as blank as an automaton's. Not until Svengali dies suddenly during a concert is Trilby set free from the hypnotic spell that has controlled her for years.""--Allreaders.com.