Project Gutenberg 2006-04-10 Public domain in the USA. 216 Kobbé, Gustav 1857 1918 Kobbe, Gustav The Loves of Great Composers E-text prepared by Al Haines "The Loves of Great Composers" by Gustav Kobbé is a biographical account written in the early 20th century that explores the romantic relationships of some of the most beloved composers in history. The text delves into the intricate personal lives of these musical giants, emphasizing how their loves influenced and shaped their artistic genius. Featured figures include Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt, and Wagner, each accompanied by a portrayal of their significant others who played a role in their life and work. At the start of the book, Kobbé introduces the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, highlighting his deep love for his wife, Constance, through the correspondence exchanged between them. The narrative reflects on Mozart's struggles with fame and financial pressures, juxtaposed against the comfort he found in Constance's unwavering support. Kobbé captures the essence of their relationship, illustrating how her presence served as a source of solace during difficult times, ultimately leading to a poignant reflection on the intersections of love and creativity. Through the lens of early biographical anecdotes, the opening sets the stage for an exploration of love's profound impact on artistic expression across multiple composers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886 Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 1756-1791 Chopin, Frédéric, 1810-1849 Schumann, Robert, 1810-1856 Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, 1809-1847 ML Text Category: Biographies Category: Music 189817 2025-08-07T14:25:10.029519 text/html 181309 2006-04-10T10:29:21 text/html 1101508 2025-08-07T14:25:16.009574 application/epub+zip 1101861 2025-08-07T14:25:12.818452 application/epub+zip 128545 2025-08-07T14:25:11.684463 application/epub+zip 1262304 2025-08-07T14:25:18.556416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1244549 2025-08-07T14:25:15.286433 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 249293 2022-09-08T14:52:53.824606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 168961 2025-08-07T14:25:09.534455 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168658 2020-12-13T20:54:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 168694 2020-12-13T20:54:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21662 2025-08-07T14:25:18.700446 application/rdf+xml 16395 2025-08-07T14:25:12.178454 image/jpeg 4226 2025-08-07T14:25:11.931452 image/jpeg 65279 2020-12-13T20:54:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 1005619 2020-12-13T20:54:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 65218 2020-12-13T20:54:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 1081126 2025-08-07T14:25:10.098466 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia