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LoC No.: unk84124720
Title: Mes souvenirs (1848-1912)
Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Mes souvenirs (1848-1912)" by Jules Massenet is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and memories of the famed French composer, focusing on his early experiences, particularly in music. As he reflects on his childhood, education, and rise in the world of classical music, readers are introduced to the influences and pivotal moments that shaped his career. The beginning of the memoir sets a nostalgic tone as Massenet recalls significant events from his childhood, particularly the day he entered the Conservatoire. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of the political upheaval in France when he was six years old, seamlessly transitioning into personal anecdotes about his education in music, the important figures he encountered, and his initial forays into composition. He shares heartfelt memories of his mother, the challenges he faced, and the joyous moments that defined his early artistic journey, establishing a framework that combines personal history with his musical development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
EBook No.: 36729
Published: Jul 14, 2011
Downloads: 100
Language: French
Subject: Composers -- France -- Biography
Subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: unk84124720
Title: Mes souvenirs (1848-1912)
Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http:
//gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Mes souvenirs (1848-1912)" by Jules Massenet is an autobiographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and memories of the famed French composer, focusing on his early experiences, particularly in music. As he reflects on his childhood, education, and rise in the world of classical music, readers are introduced to the influences and pivotal moments that shaped his career. The beginning of the memoir sets a nostalgic tone as Massenet recalls significant events from his childhood, particularly the day he entered the Conservatoire. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of the political upheaval in France when he was six years old, seamlessly transitioning into personal anecdotes about his education in music, the important figures he encountered, and his initial forays into composition. He shares heartfelt memories of his mother, the challenges he faced, and the joyous moments that defined his early artistic journey, establishing a framework that combines personal history with his musical development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
EBook No.: 36729
Published: Jul 14, 2011
Downloads: 100
Language: French
Subject: Composers -- France -- Biography
Subject: Massenet, Jules, 1842-1912
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.