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LoC No.: 04024149
Uniform Title: La vie de Berlioz. English
Title: The life of Hector Berlioz as written by himself in his letters and memoirs
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary: "The Life of Hector Berlioz as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs" is an autobiographical account composed in the early 20th century, translated from the French by Katharine F. Boult. This work is a fascinating blend of memoir and letters that presents the life journey of Hector Berlioz, a pivotal figure in classical music known for his unique compositions and tumultuous life experiences. The narrative provides insight into Berlioz's personal struggles, relationships, and his vast passion for music, enabling readers to grasp the complexities of his artistic evolution. At the start of the memoir, Berlioz reflects on his unremarkable beginnings in La Côte Saint-André, juxtaposing his initial obscurity with his later ambition. He introduces his childhood and family background, particularly highlighting the influence of his father, a respected doctor, on his education. The opening chapters depict his early exposure to music, his first love, and the tumult of choosing a path in music against his father's wishes. Through engaging anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Berlioz prepares the reader for a journey through his artistic struggles, triumphs, and the relationships that shaped his life, setting the stage for further exploration of his remarkable career in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Translator: Boult, Katharine F.
EBook No.: 62668
Published: Jul 16, 2020
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Composers -- France -- Biography
Subject: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04024149
Uniform Title: La vie de Berlioz. English
Title: The life of Hector Berlioz as written by himself in his letters and memoirs
Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Books project.)
Summary: "The Life of Hector Berlioz as Written by Himself in His Letters and Memoirs" is an autobiographical account composed in the early 20th century, translated from the French by Katharine F. Boult. This work is a fascinating blend of memoir and letters that presents the life journey of Hector Berlioz, a pivotal figure in classical music known for his unique compositions and tumultuous life experiences. The narrative provides insight into Berlioz's personal struggles, relationships, and his vast passion for music, enabling readers to grasp the complexities of his artistic evolution. At the start of the memoir, Berlioz reflects on his unremarkable beginnings in La Côte Saint-André, juxtaposing his initial obscurity with his later ambition. He introduces his childhood and family background, particularly highlighting the influence of his father, a respected doctor, on his education. The opening chapters depict his early exposure to music, his first love, and the tumult of choosing a path in music against his father's wishes. Through engaging anecdotes and vivid descriptions, Berlioz prepares the reader for a journey through his artistic struggles, triumphs, and the relationships that shaped his life, setting the stage for further exploration of his remarkable career in the chapters to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
Translator: Boult, Katharine F.
EBook No.: 62668
Published: Jul 16, 2020
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Composers -- France -- Biography
Subject: Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.