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User Review - keylawk - LibraryThingTaylor was a "personable" New York music critic. Born 1885, he studied music, composed, and held journalists' credentials. This biographical book contains an annotated Table of Contents and detailed ... Read full review
Contents
The Monster | 3 |
Guide Philosopher | 9 |
The Perfect Wagnerite | 16 |
Copyright | |
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