Publisher's Synopsis
""The Life of Hector Berlioz"" is an autobiography written by the French composer Hector Berlioz and first published in 1903. In this book, Berlioz describes his life from childhood to adulthood, including his struggles to become a musician and his experiences as a composer. He also discusses his personal life, including his failed marriage and his relationships with other women. The book provides insight into Berlioz's creative process and the inspiration behind some of his most famous works, such as the ""Symphonie fantastique"" and ""La damnation de Faust."" Throughout the book, Berlioz reflects on his successes and failures, offering a candid and sometimes humorous account of his life. This autobiography is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era.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.
