# Frédéric Chopin — What Is Art? character guide

> Frédéric Chopin in What Is Art? by Leo Tolstoy.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0003-i

## Who they are

Polish composer referenced in discussion of music.

## In the story

### [Chapter XIII: Wagner and the Counterfeit of Art](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_art_se/chapters/xiii)

Mentioned as a composer of true art, contrasted with Wagner's counterfeit approach.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/what_is_art_se/chapters/xiv)

Cited for melodies that are clear and powerful when not overloaded with complications.

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