Mozart: The Man and the Artist Revealed in His Own Words – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

"I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame. I simply follow my own feelings."

This collection of letters written by Mozart to his father, sister, and wife offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a musical genius. He discusses his compositions, his struggles with money and patrons, his travels across Europe, and his deep love for his family, revealing a personality that is at once playful, profound, and deeply human.

Mozart's letters are among the most charming and revealing in history. They strip away the myth of the divine child to show the hardworking, practical, and passionate man behind the music, offering a unique perspective on the life of a working musician in the 18th century.