Giacomo Puccini

Giacomo Puccini The Man, His Life, His Work (LARGE PRINT EDITION)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Giacomo Puccini: The Man, His Life, His Work (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a comprehensive biography of the famous Italian composer, Giacomo Puccini. Written by Richard Specht, the book explores the life and work of Puccini, from his humble beginnings in Lucca, Italy to his rise to fame as one of the most beloved composers of the 20th century. The book covers Puccini's childhood and early years, his education and training as a musician, and his struggles to establish himself as a composer. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with women and his reputation as a ladies' man. Throughout the book, Specht provides detailed analysis of Puccini's music, including his most famous operas such as La Boh�����me, Tosca, and Madame Butterfly. He examines Puccini's unique style and the ways in which he revolutionized the world of opera. This large print edition of the book is ideal for readers who have difficulty with small print or who prefer a larger font size. It includes all of the same content as the standard edition, but with a larger, more readable font. Overall, Giacomo Puccini: The Man, His Life, His Work (LARGE PRINT EDITION) is a must-read for anyone interested in the life and music of one of the greatest composers of all time.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781169945470
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 308
Weight: 1002g
Height: 215mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 19mm