Project Gutenberg 2011-01-24 Public domain in the USA. 2305 Forkel, Johann Nikolaus 1749 1818 Forkel, J. N. (Johann Nikolaus) Forkel, Johann Nicolaus Terry, Charles Sanford 1864 1936 Terry, C. Sanford (Charles Sanford) Ueber Johann Sebastian Bachs Leben, Kunst und Kunstwerke. English Johann Sebastian Bach: His Life, Art, and Work Translation of: Ueber Johann Sebastian Bachs Leben, Kunst und Kunstwerke Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Sebastian_Bach:_His_Life,_Art,_and_Work "Johann Sebastian Bach: His Life, Art, and Work" by Johann Nikolaus Forkel is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as the first substantial biography of the eminent composer Johann Sebastian Bach, exploring his life, the intricacies of his musical art, and his contributions to the world of music. The book not only highlights Bach's legacy but also aims to rekindle a national appreciation for his genius, framing him as a pillar of German musical heritage. The beginning of the biography provides context about Johann Nikolaus Forkel, noting his early encounters with music and his eventual rise as Bach's first biographer. It delves into the Bach family history, emphasizing their musical lineage that spans several generations. As it introduces Bach, it paints a portrait of a man destined for greatness, detailing his formative experiences, familial influences, and struggles. Forkel's admiration and respect for Bach's talent is evident as he sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Bach's life and work, suggesting a blend of personal narrative and scholarly analysis. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Composers -- Germany -- Biography Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750 ML Text Category: Biographies Category: German Literature Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Music 1098512 2025-08-14T09:21:55.676570 text/html 1103719 2011-01-24T07:31:38 text/html 2952019 2025-08-14T09:22:17.590974 application/epub+zip 2962511 2025-08-14T09:22:01.493686 application/epub+zip 5305701 2011-01-24T07:35:06 application/pdf 320107 2025-08-14T09:21:58.660562 application/epub+zip 3358808 2025-08-14T09:22:26.052912 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3297836 2025-08-14T09:22:15.403988 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 157367 2022-09-16T06:39:21.230222 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 514114 2025-08-14T09:21:52.996591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 514783 2020-06-16T20:56:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 511487 2011-01-24T07:35:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 512056 2011-01-24T07:35:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27384 2025-08-14T09:22:26.230925 application/rdf+xml 624131 2011-01-24T07:35:08 application/prs.tei 20104 2025-08-14T09:21:59.512611 image/jpeg 4444 2025-08-14T09:21:59.186578 image/jpeg 179164 2020-06-16T20:56:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 178381 2011-01-24T07:35:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 3747954 2011-01-24T07:31:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 3903398 2011-01-24T07:35:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 3608546 2011-01-24T07:35:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 178243 2011-01-24T07:35:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 3831712 2025-08-14T09:21:55.788615 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 en.wikipedia