Project Gutenberg 2015-10-15 Public domain in the USA. 353 Peyser, Herbert F. (Herbert Francis) 1886 1953 Peyser, Herbert Francis 52003562 Richard Strauss Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Richard Strauss" by Herbert F. Peyser is a biography written in the early to mid-20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of the renowned composer Richard Strauss, exploring his musical evolution from childhood through to his prominence in the classical music scene. The biography provides insights into his relationships, influences, and the socio-cultural context within which he created his musical masterpieces. In this comprehensive account, Peyser navigates Strauss's early years, beginning with his birth in Munich in 1864, where his family's musical background played an instrumental role in shaping his talents. The narrative follows Strauss through various phases of his career, highlighting important works such as "Salome," "Elektra," and "Der Rosenkavalier." It chronicles his relationships with prominent musicians and composers, including his complicated relationship with his father, and details how his experiences influenced his compositions. As the biography progresses, readers are introduced to Strauss's collaborations with librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal, leading to significant operatic successes. Ultimately, the book portrays Strauss not only as a musical genius but also as a figure who navigated personal and professional challenges throughout his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Strauss, Richard, 1864-1949 ML Text Category: Biographies Category: Music 141341 2025-07-20T07:02:38.900061 text/html 116526 2024-10-22T23:16:42 text/html 729903 2025-07-20T07:02:43.739068 application/epub+zip 732463 2025-07-20T07:02:40.882050 application/epub+zip 122108 2025-07-20T07:02:39.870080 application/epub+zip 781632 2025-07-20T07:02:45.678015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 764132 2025-07-20T07:02:42.889045 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154717 2022-09-22T17:09:34.498893 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113930 2025-07-20T07:02:38.340079 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 94203 2024-10-22T23:16:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16545 2025-07-20T07:02:45.804042 application/rdf+xml 13131 2025-07-20T07:02:39.952107 image/jpeg 2179 2025-07-20T07:02:39.912051 image/jpeg 659600 2025-07-20T07:02:38.929065 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