Appassionata: A Musician's Story (1893)

By Elsa D'Esterre-Keeling

Book Overview

Appassionata: A Musician�������s Story is a novel written by Elsa D�������Esterre-Keeling and first published in 1893. The story follows the life of a young woman named Sylvia, who is a talented musician and pianist. Sylvia is passionate about music and dreams of becoming a great pianist, but she faces numerous challenges and obstacles along the way.Throughout the novel, Sylvia struggles with her own insecurities and self-doubt, as well as the expectations and limitations placed on her as a woman in the late 19th century. She must navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and family while also pursuing her musical ambitions.The novel is set against the backdrop of the vibrant and exciting world of classical music in Europe at the time, and the author provides vivid descriptions of the various performances, concerts, and competitions that Sylvia participates in. The novel also explores themes of gender, class, and the role of art in society.Overall, Appassionata: A Musician�������s Story is a compelling and emotional tale of one woman�������s journey to find her place in the world as both an artist and a human being. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164578901
• ISBN13: 9781164578901
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"