Felix Mendelssohn

""Felix Mendelssohn"" is a biographical book written by Elbert Hubbard about the life and career of the famous German composer, Felix Mendelssohn. The book covers Mendelssohn's early life, including his upbringing in a wealthy Jewish family, his education, and his early musical training. It then delves into his prolific career as a composer, conductor, and pianist, highlighting his most famous works, including the ""Wedding March"" from ""A Midsummer Night's Dream"" and his ""Italian Symphony."" The book also explores Mendelssohn's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his struggles with depression and physical illness. Throughout the book, Hubbard provides insight into Mendelssohn's creative process and the cultural and historical context in which he lived and worked. Overall, ""Felix Mendelssohn"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a deeper understanding of one of the most important composers of the Romantic era.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Musicians, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610429X.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.