Verdi: Force of Destiny is a comprehensive biography of the legendary Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi. Written by Dena Humphreys, the book delves into the life and career of Verdi, exploring his musical genius and the impact he had on the world of opera. From his humble beginnings in a small Italian village to his rise to international fame, the book traces Verdi's journey and provides insights into his creative process. The author also explores the themes and motifs that are present in Verdi's work, as well as the ...
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Verdi: Force of Destiny is a comprehensive biography of the legendary Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi. Written by Dena Humphreys, the book delves into the life and career of Verdi, exploring his musical genius and the impact he had on the world of opera. From his humble beginnings in a small Italian village to his rise to international fame, the book traces Verdi's journey and provides insights into his creative process. The author also explores the themes and motifs that are present in Verdi's work, as well as the historical and social context in which he lived and worked. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in music, opera, or the life 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.
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Very Good. First edition. Octavo. 341pp. Illustrated by Hans Alexander Mueller. Beige cloth age-toned on spine and edges, spine slightly cocked a bit, very good lacking the dustwrapper.
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1948 Holt Press stated 1st printing. cloth hardcover. cover hinges cracked, unmarked, a fair copy. Ex-Library copy. Good solid copy, mild to moderate reading/age wear, no DJ if issued, may have some light markings or exowner inscription. We take great pride in accurately describing the condition of our books and media, ship within 48 hours, and offer a 100% money back guarantee. Customers purchasing more than one item from us may be entitled to a shipping discount.