Edward Macdowell (1906) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436892261)

""Edward MacDowell"" is a biography of the American composer Edward MacDowell, written by Lawrence Gilman and originally published in 1906. The book chronicles MacDowell's life from his childhood in New York to his time studying music in Europe, his success as a composer, and his eventual decline into mental illness. Along the way, Gilman explores MacDowell's musical style and his contributions to American classical music, as well as his personal relationships and struggles. The book is a comprehensive look at one of America's most important composers, and offers insights into the cultural landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.

Author: Lawrence Gilman
ISBN-10: 1436892260
ISBN-13: 9781436892261
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 124
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d