La vie de Rossini, tome I by Stendhal

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Author Stendhal, 1783-1842
Title La vie de Rossini, tome I
Note Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "La vie de Rossini, tome I" by Stendhal is a biographical account written in the early 19th century. The work explores the life and significance of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, highlighting his influence on music and society during his time. It reflects not only on Rossini's musical genius but also on the cultural context of Italy and France in that era. The opening of "La vie de Rossini" introduces the reader to Stendhal's admiration for Rossini and sets the stage for an exploration of the musician's life, particularly from the late 18th century to 1819. Stendhal, through personal anecdotes and observations from his time in Italy, hints at the dynamic atmosphere surrounding Rossini's operas and his emerging prominence in the musical world. The text details Stendhal's early experiences with music, his interactions with other composers, and the evolving landscape of Italian opera leading up to Rossini's significance in it. As Stendhal delves into Rossini’s impact, readers gain insights into the intersections of art, emotion, and society that would define not just Rossini's work, but also Stendhal's own philosophies on music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class ML: Music: Literature of music
Subject Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
Subject Composers -- Italy -- Biography
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EBook-No. 30977
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