Peter Tschaikovsky worked as a secretary in the Ministry of Justice after graduating from law school. Despite performing his duties there with great diligence, he increasingly became convinced that he was not suited for a civil service career. P.I. Tschaikovsky (1840 - 1893) is regarded as the most significant Russian composer of the 19th century. Otto Keller dedicates this work to the life portrait of the artist, depicting the artist's life alongside his most memorable achievements. This is a reprint of the original edition from 1914.