Liszt, Franz. (1811–1886) "Despite the weakness of my talent, I am not doing badly" - Autograph letter signedALS of the Hungarian composer to an unidentified male recipient ("Cher Monsieur"). 3 pp. Bifolium. Rome, Villa d'Este, June 21, [18]74. Excerpt (translated from the French): "Your letter and the volume that came with it brought me exquisite and precious pleasure You have found in my Lieder some resonating accents, and your reading of them reflects poetic sensitivity and a most rare musical and psychological finesse of observation. Specifically, your