Project Gutenberg 2015-05-23 Public domain in the USA. 154 Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis) 1886 1953 Peyser, Herbert Francis 50011824 Schubert and His Work Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Schubert and His Work" by Herbert F. Peyser is a biography written in the mid-20th century that provides insights into the life and musical contributions of Franz Schubert. The book explores the complexities of Schubert as a composer, highlighting his prolific output and the spiritual depth found within his works. The author aims to introduce readers, especially those less familiar with classical music, to the significance of Schubert's compositions throughout his tragically short life. In this biography, Peyser chronicles Schubert's journey from his humble beginnings in Vienna to becoming one of the most cherished composers in the classical music canon. The text delves into various phases of Schubert's life, including his early musical education, his struggles with poverty, and his relationships with contemporaries. Key compositions such as "Der Erlkönig," and the "Unfinished Symphony" are examined, providing context for their creation and significance. Through anecdotes, insights, and analyses, Peyser presents a vivid portrait of a man whose genius was often overshadowed by his health and circumstances, ultimately affirming Schubert's enduring legacy in the world of music. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Schubert, Franz, 1797-1828 ML Text Category: Biographies Category: Music 137160 2025-07-19T14:27:10.789510 text/html 113510 2024-10-24T17:27:19 text/html 1559796 2025-07-19T14:27:16.025476 application/epub+zip 1562077 2025-07-19T14:27:12.851493 application/epub+zip 112742 2025-07-19T14:27:11.774519 application/epub+zip 1615853 2025-07-19T14:27:17.939492 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1600142 2025-07-19T14:27:14.991533 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153186 2022-09-22T08:43:32.572087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108406 2025-07-19T14:27:10.337529 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 88593 2024-10-24T17:27:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16432 2025-07-19T14:27:18.064472 application/rdf+xml 30658 2025-07-19T14:27:11.870495 image/jpeg 4171 2025-07-19T14:27:11.822520 image/jpeg 1419246 2025-07-19T14:27:10.837499 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