The life of Hector Berlioz as written by himself in his letters and memoirs
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"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Boult, Katharine F. |
| 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 | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A9moires_(Berlioz) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Composers -- France -- Biography |
| Subject | Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62668 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62668-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 889 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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