Robert Schumann
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was a German composer during the Romantic era. He was born on June 8, 1810, the youngest child in his family (Slonimsky 902). Schumann was born in Zwickau, Germany (Stanley 147). His father sold books and was also a publisher and author (Sadie 831). Schumann’s father encouraged him but his ....
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.... caused insomnia” and he also “suffered” from acrophobia and melancholy. He even talked of suicide (Slonimsky 903). In 1852, Schumann had a “rheumatic attack” accompanied by sleeplessness and depression (Sadie 847-848). This affected his speech and ability to move. He soon became apathetic (Sadie 848).
He became sick with depression and was affected by this most of his life (Stanley 147). In 1833 he became “deeply melancholic” as a result of the death of Rosalie, his ....
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