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Such Sweet Compulsion: The Autobiography of Geraldine Farrar

Such Sweet Compulsion: The Autobiography of Geraldine Farrar

Farrar, Geraldine

Hardcover

Literary Figures20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258919729
ISBN13: 9781258919726
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.48
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Such Sweet Compulsion: The Autobiography Of Geraldine Farrar is a memoir written by the renowned American opera singer and actress, Geraldine Farrar. In this book, Farrar shares her life story, from her childhood in Massachusetts to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time.Farrar's autobiography is a fascinating account of her personal and professional life, filled with anecdotes about her experiences on stage and off. She writes about her early years studying music and acting, her debut performance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and her travels around the world to perform in some of the most prestigious opera houses.The book also delves into Farrar's personal life, including her marriages and relationships with notable figures such as the composer Giacomo Puccini and the conductor Arturo Toscanini. She reflects on the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated industry and the sacrifices she made to pursue her passion for music.Overall, Such Sweet Compulsion is a captivating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life of a pioneering female artist in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in opera, music, and the history of women in the arts.This is a new release of the original 1938 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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