Giacomo Puccini: The Man, His Life, His Work

By Richard Specht

Book Overview

Giacomo Puccini: The Man, His Life, His Work is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini. Written by Richard Specht, this book explores the life and career of Puccini, from his early years growing up in Lucca, Italy, to his rise to fame as one of the most celebrated opera composers of all time.The book delves into Puccini's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and lovers, as well as his struggles with illness and addiction. It also examines his creative process, offering insights into how he developed his musical style and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works.Throughout the book, Specht provides detailed analyses of Puccini's operas, including La Boh�����me, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly, among others. He also explores the cultural and historical context in which Puccini lived and worked, shedding light on the social and political issues that influenced his music.Overall, Giacomo Puccini: The Man, His Life, His Work is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of the greatest composers in history.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436689910
• ISBN13: 9781436689915
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"