Verdi, 1839-1898 (1899)

By Gino Monaldi

Book Overview

Verdi, 1839-1898 is a book written by Italian author Gino Monaldi in 1899. The book is a biography of the renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, who lived from 1813 to 1901. Verdi is widely considered one of the greatest composers of Italian opera, and his works continue to be performed and celebrated to this day. Monaldi's biography provides a detailed account of Verdi's life and career, from his early years in the small town of Le Roncole to his rise to fame as a composer in Milan and beyond. The book covers Verdi's most famous works, including Rigoletto, La Traviata, and Aida, as well as his lesser-known compositions.In addition to exploring Verdi's musical achievements, Monaldi also delves into the composer's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. The book provides insights into Verdi's personality, his political views, and his struggles with illness and grief.Overall, Verdi, 1839-1898 is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of Italy's greatest composers.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: 143736070X
• ISBN13: 9781437360707
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"