Mozart's Journey From Vienna To Prague: A Romance Of His Private Life (1897)

By Theodore Presser and Edward Morike

Mozart's Journey From Vienna To Prague: A Romance Of His Private Life is a novel written by Edward Morike and published in 1897. The book is a fictionalized account of Mozart's journey to Prague in 1787, where he premiered his opera Don Giovanni. The story is told from the perspective of Mozart's fictional lover, a young woman named Josepha. The novel begins with Mozart's departure from Vienna, where he is struggling to make ends meet and facing criticism from the public and his colleagues. Josepha accompanies him on the journey to Prague, where she witnesses his triumphs and struggles as a composer. Along the way, they encounter various characters, including a wealthy patron who offers Mozart financial support and a young singer who becomes infatuated with him. As Mozart prepares for the premiere of Don Giovanni, Josepha becomes increasingly concerned about his health and well-being. She also grapples with her own feelings for him, knowing that their relationship is unlikely to last. The novel culminates in the premiere of the opera, which is a resounding success. Mozart's Journey From Vienna To Prague: A Romance Of His Private Life offers a glimpse into the personal life of one of history's greatest composers. It explores themes of love, creativity, and the challenges of artistic expression. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Mozart's life and work, as well as those who enjoy historical fiction and romantic novels.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: 1161799834
• ISBN13: 9781161799835
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"