Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times

Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times by Alan Walker is a comprehensive and engaging biography of the great Polish composer, providing an intimate look into his dramatic life.

Based on ten years of research and a vast cache of primary sources located in archives in Warsaw, Paris, London, New York, and Washington, D.C., this book dispels myths and legends surrounding Chopin while offering a detailed account of his childhood, youth in Poland, and romantic life with George Sand.

Written in highly readable prose, the biography is suitable for both professional pianists and casual music lovers, providing unprecedented clarity into Chopin's life and music.

With Walker's expertise and dedication to accuracy, this magisterial portrait of Chopin will leave readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation of one of the nineteenth century's most beloved and legendary artists.