The Life of Johannes Brahms (Vol 1 of 2) by Florence May
QR code
"The Life of Johannes Brahms (Vol 1 of 2)" by Florence May is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and times of the renowned composer Johannes Brahms, exploring his family background, formative years, and rise to prominence within the music scene. At the start of the narrative, the author provides initial personal recollections from her experiences with Brahms, beginning with her introduction to
him during her studies with Clara Schumann. The opening captures her first impressions of Brahms, painting a vivid picture of the man known for his deep intellect and modesty. It sets the stage for a detailed exploration of Brahms' life, highlighting his relationships with other musicians, his artistic influences, and the early stages of his career, including his struggles and early compositions. The opening portion promises a rich and intimate portrayal of Brahms, making it an appealing read for those interested in classical music and the life stories of its legends. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | May, Florence |
|---|---|
| Title | The Life of Johannes Brahms (Vol 1 of 2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Linda Cantoni, Veronika Redfern, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Composers -- Germany -- Biography |
| Subject | Brahms, Johannes, 1833-1897 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40643 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40643-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 993 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!