Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy

Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy is a biography written by Herbert F. Peyser that explores the life and work of the French composer Hector Berlioz. The book delves into Berlioz's personal life, including his tumultuous relationships with women, his struggles with mental health, and his complicated relationship with his father. It also explores his musical career, including his innovative compositional techniques and his contributions to the Romantic movement in music. Peyser provides detailed analyses of Berlioz's major works, including the Symphonie fantastique and Les Troyens, and examines the critical reception of his music during his lifetime and in the years since his death. Overall, Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most important composers of the 19th century.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.