The Life Of Handel (1857)

By Victor Schœlcher

Book Overview

""The Life of Handel"" is a biography written by Victor Schoelcher in 1857. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of the famous composer George Frideric Handel. Schoelcher explores Handel's early life in Germany, his move to England, and his rise to fame as a composer of operas and oratorios. The book also delves into Handel's personal life, including his relationships with friends and family, as well as his struggles with health and finances. Throughout the book, Schoelcher provides insight into Handel's creative process and the cultural context in which he worked. The biography is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of the most important composers in Western music 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104916258
• ISBN13: 9781104916251
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 476 Pages
• Weight: 1.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"