Project Gutenberg 2015-05-23 Public domain in the USA. 85 Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis) 1886 1953 Peyser, Herbert Francis 50011824 Schubert and His Work Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Schubert and His Work" by Herbert F. Peyser is a biography written in the mid-20th century that provides insights into the life and musical contributions of Franz Schubert. The book explores the complexities of Schubert as a composer, highlighting his prolific output and the spiritual depth found within his works. The author aims to introduce readers, especially those less familiar with classical music, to the significance of Schubert's compositions throughout his tragically short life. In this biography, Peyser chronicles Schubert's journey from his humble beginnings in Vienna to becoming one of the most cherished composers in the classical music canon. The text delves into various phases of Schubert's life, including his early musical education, his struggles with poverty, and his relationships with contemporaries. Key compositions such as "Der Erlkönig," and the "Unfinished Symphony" are examined, providing context for their creation and significance. Through anecdotes, insights, and analyses, Peyser presents a vivid portrait of a man whose genius was often overshadowed by his health and circumstances, ultimately affirming Schubert's enduring legacy in the world of music. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Schubert, Franz, 1797-1828 ML Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Music 136920 136934 2024-10-20T12:06:18.588680 2023-09-21T08:38:01.761030 text/html text/html 133752 2015-05-23T06:16:46 text/html; charset=utf-8 1410766 2015-05-23T06:16:46 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 1559700 2024-10-20T12:06:24.283586 application/epub+zip 1562075 2024-10-20T12:06:20.921620 application/epub+zip 112736 2024-10-20T12:06:19.815625 application/epub+zip 1615863 2024-10-20T12:06:26.413562 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1600110 2024-10-20T12:06:23.186568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153186 2022-09-22T08:43:32.572087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108467 108378 2024-10-20T12:06:18.059630 2023-09-21T08:38:01.219048 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 108715 2015-05-23T06:16:44 text/plain; charset=utf-8 43171 2015-05-23T06:16:46 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19102 2024-10-20T12:06:26.550545 application/rdf+xml 30658 2024-10-20T12:06:19.913616 image/jpeg 4171 2024-10-20T12:06:19.864624 image/jpeg 1419191 2024-10-20T12:06:18.640612 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog