Mozart auf der Reise nach Prag

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mörike, Eduard, 1804-1875

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Mozart auf der Reise nach Prag" by Eduard Mörike is a novella written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and his journey to Prague with his wife, Constanze, to premiere his opera "Don Giovanni." Through their travels, the story unfolds the complexities of Mozart's character, his artistic genius, and the interplay of personal and professional challenges faced along the way. At the start of the novella, we are introduced to Mozart and his wife as they embark on their journey from Vienna to Prague. Mörike captures the couple's lively dialogue and exquisite scenery, as they navigate through lush landscapes and experience both joyful banter and moments of contemplation. Their interactions reveal Mozart's playful spirit but also hint at a deeper emotional turbulence associated with his genius and recurring struggles with his place in the world. As events unfold-such as a humorous mishap with a bottle of perfume-the narrative immerses us in the vivid atmosphere of their travel and the pressing anticipation of their destination. This opening sets up an engaging exploration of Mozart's life, character, and artistry against the backdrop of late 18th-century Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Gunther Olesch and Andrew Sly. This text has been derived from HTML files at "Projekt Gutenberg DE", prepared by Gerd Bouillon

Notes:

Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mozart_auf_der_Reise_nach_Prag

Release date is 2005-02-01