Lettres intimes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869

Contributor:

Gounod, Charles, 1818-1893

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Lettres intimes" by Hector Berlioz is a collection of personal letters written in the early 19th century. The book reveals the thoughts and experiences of the renowned composer Berlioz as he navigates his career in music, artistry, and personal relationships, shedding light on his sensitivities and struggles. The letters are addressed primarily to his close friend, Humbert Ferrand, indicating a strong bond and a desire for open communication about their lives and passions. The opening of the correspondence sets the stage for a deep exploration of Berlioz's emotional state as he recounts his travels, musical creations, and interactions with contemporaries. He expresses longing for his friend's letters and shares bittersweet anecdotes about his successes and disappointments in the world of music. His vivid descriptions of the challenges facing artists like himself and his passionate attachment to the music and personalities around him create a compelling narrative that captivates the reader's interest in both his personal journey and artistic evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2011-11-27