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- A Story Of Handel's Days (1896)

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The Master of the Musicians: A Story of Handel's Days is a historical novel written by Emma Marshall and published in 1896. The book is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of George Frideric Handel, a famous composer and musician of the time. The story follows Handel's struggles and triumphs as he navigates the musical world of London, including his rivalry with fellow composer Giovanni Bononcini and his collaboration with librettist Charles Jennens to create the famous oratorio, Messiah. The novel also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the rise of the Hanoverian dynasty in England. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the music, fashion, and culture of the era, and features a cast of memorable characters, including Handel's patron, the Duchess of Marlborough, and his prot�����g�����, the young singer Kitty Clive. Overall, The Master of the Musicians is a fascinating and engaging portrait of one of the greatest composers of all time, and a vivid depiction of the vibrant musical world of 18th century London.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165930234
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 362
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 485 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 17. december 2024
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The Master of the Musicians: A Story of Handel's Days is a historical novel written by Emma Marshall and published in 1896. The book is set in the 18th century and revolves around the life of George Frideric Handel, a famous composer and musician of the time. The story follows Handel's struggles and triumphs as he navigates the musical world of London, including his rivalry with fellow composer Giovanni Bononcini and his collaboration with librettist Charles Jennens to create the famous oratorio, Messiah. The novel also explores the social and political climate of the time, including the tensions between Catholics and Protestants, and the rise of the Hanoverian dynasty in England. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the music, fashion, and culture of the era, and features a cast of memorable characters, including Handel's patron, the Duchess of Marlborough, and his prot�����g�����, the young singer Kitty Clive. Overall, The Master of the Musicians is a fascinating and engaging portrait of one of the greatest composers of all time, and a vivid depiction of the vibrant musical world of 18th century London.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.

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