Genius and Melancholia. Fryderyk Chopin and Pedagogies of Romanticism in the Perspective of Performance

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The book presents an interdisciplinary study of how an exceptional individual operates within society. It examines the construction and performance of Fryderyk Chopin's status as an artistic genius, alongside the theatrical aspects of his daily life interpreted as dramatic practice. Through Chopin's biography, the author analyzes performance in Romanticism and individualism, portraying Chopin's artistic expression as a rebirth of enduring ideas. Additionally, the work delves into concepts such as genius, tuberculosis as a metaphor of the era, melancholy, virtuosity, dandyism, and the "multitude of Romanticisms" prevalent in the first half of the 19th century. The author emphasizes the social reception of these ideas and their role within the artistic context of 19th-century Europe.