Claude Debussy: Master Of Dreams

By Maurice Dumesnil

Book Overview

""Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams"" is a biography of the French composer Claude Debussy, written by Maurice Dumesnil. The book delves into Debussy's life, from his childhood in Paris to his rise as one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Dumesnil explores Debussy's musical style, which was characterized by his use of impressionism and his rejection of traditional harmonic structures. The book also examines Debussy's personal life, including his relationships with women, his struggles with depression, and his experiences during World War I. Throughout the biography, Dumesnil provides insight into Debussy's creative process, drawing on his own experiences as a musician and his extensive research into Debussy's life and work. ""Claude Debussy: Master of Dreams"" is a comprehensive portrait of one of the most innovative and influential composers of the modern era.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: 1163172758
• ISBN13: 9781163172759
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"