Life of Haydn by Ludwig Nohl
QR code
"Life of Haydn" by Ludwig Nohl is a biography written in the late 19th century. This work details the life of Joseph Haydn, a significant figure in classical music known as the father of the symphony and string quartet. Nohl emphasizes not just Haydn's musical accomplishments but also his personal struggles, relationships, and the whimsical aspects that made him a beloved character in the music world. The opening of the biography introduces
Haydn's youth and early studies, highlighting his humble beginnings and innate musical talent. It traces his journey from a poor family in Rohrau to his education at St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna, where he faced both challenges and triumphs. Early anecdotes illustrate his mischievous nature and resilience in the face of hardship. Nohl presents Haydn as a lovable figure with a passion for music, setting the stage for a narrative that intertwines his creative genius with personal anecdotes that reveal his charm and human qualities. (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 | Nohl, Ludwig, 1831-1885 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
| LoC No. | 06003712 |
| Uniform Title | Haydn. English |
| Title | Life of Haydn |
| Original Publication | United States: Jansen, McClurg & Company,1882,pubdate 1883. |
| Series Title | Biographies of Musicians |
| Note | US |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by Cornell University Digital Collections) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Haydn, Joseph, 1732-1809 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67827 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67827-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 758 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!