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From "Letters of Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy from 1833 to 1847" by Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix
Rebecca Dirichlet
Another of Felix's sisters, characterized by intellectual pursuits.
Core Belief
"Intellectual curiosity and engagement are essential for personal growth and understanding the world. Art should be appreciated and analyzed with a critical eye."
Worldview
Sees the world through the lens of intellectual inquiry, valuing knowledge and understanding. She engages in thoughtful discussions and appreciates intellectual pursuits.
Personality
Intelligent, thoughtful, and engaged in intellectual discussions. She offers a unique perspective on art and culture.
In Their Own Words
"One thing struck me on this subject: when in this work Beethoven or any one else is abused, or my family unhandsomely treated, and many subjects most tediously discussed, I remain quite cool and calm; but when Reichardt is in question, and they both presume to criticize him with great arrogance, I feel in such a rage that I don’t know what to do, though I cannot myself explain why this should be so."
"You say, by the bye, that you speak of “Melusina” just like X----. I only wish this was true, and then, instead of a meagre _Hofrath_, we should have a solid fellow;--but listen! I must fly into a passion."
"Oh! Fanny, you ask me _what_ legend you are to read? How many are there, pray? and how many do I know? and don’t you know the story of the “lovely Melusina?” and would it not be better for me to hide myself, and to creep into all sorts of instrumental music without any title, when my own sister (my wolf sister!) does not appreciate such a title?"
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