<p>In "Nicolo Paganini: His Life and Work," Stephen S. Stratton delivers an exhaustive exploration of the enigmatic violinist and composer, Nicolo Paganini, who revolutionized the art of violin performance in the early 19th century. Through a blend of biographical detail and musical analysis, Stratton weaves a narrative that captures Paganini's complex personality, his innovative techniques, and the cultural backdrop of Romanticism that influence...