Project Gutenberg 2015-06-19 Public domain in the USA. 156 Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis) 1886 1953 Peyser, Herbert Francis Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Hector Berlioz: A Romantic Tragedy" by Herbert F. Peyser is a biography written in the mid-20th century that explores the life and struggles of the famed composer Hector Berlioz. The book delves into Berlioz's tumultuous experiences and conflicts, portraying him as a misunderstood genius whose contributions to music were significant yet often unrecognized during his lifetime. It examines the interplay between his artistic pursuits and personal challenges, including his romantic entanglements and familial pressures. The biography recounts key moments in Berlioz's life, from his early education in La Côte-Saint-André to his revelatory experiences in Paris that solidified his dedication to music over a career in medicine. It highlights his obsessive love for actress Henrietta Smithson, which inspired his groundbreaking work, the "Symphonie Fantastique." Peyser details the composer’s struggles to gain acceptance in the musical community, marked by a series of personal tragedies, failed productions, and the impact of his mother’s curse—a motif that follows him throughout his life. Ultimately, the book captures the essence of a man whose passionate commitment to his art led to both remarkable achievements and profound loneliness, painting a vivid portrait of a Romantic artist battling against the odds of societal and personal discontent. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Berlioz, Hector, 1803-1869 ML Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Music Category: Biographies Category: Music 134458 2025-06-19T16:39:00.906445 text/html 110951 2024-10-24T17:34:50 text/html 732409 2025-06-19T16:39:06.677446 application/epub+zip 733632 2025-06-19T16:39:03.392435 application/epub+zip 109069 2025-06-19T16:39:02.119500 application/epub+zip 778381 2025-06-19T16:39:08.861385 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764100 2025-06-19T16:39:05.662451 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 140651 2022-09-22T10:12:17.520411 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107794 2025-06-19T16:39:00.442473 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87993 2024-10-24T17:34:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16068 2025-06-19T16:39:09.019378 application/rdf+xml 9824 2025-06-19T16:39:02.214448 image/jpeg 2317 2025-06-19T16:39:02.166477 image/jpeg 670384 2025-06-19T16:39:00.944506 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