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Such Sweet Compulsion: The Autobiography Of Geraldine Farrar

Such Sweet Compulsion: The Autobiography Of Geraldine Farrar

Farrar, Geraldine

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Entertainment & Performing ArtsFiction AnthologiesOpera

ISBN10: 1163141755
ISBN13: 9781163141755
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.79 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, Geraldine Farrar. The book chronicles her life from her childhood in Massachusetts to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time.Farrar recounts her early years as a student of music and her struggles to gain acceptance in the highly competitive world of opera. She also discusses her relationships with some of the most famous musicians and artists of the day, including Enrico Caruso and Pablo Picasso.Throughout the book, Farrar provides insights into the world of opera and the challenges faced by performers in the early 20th century. She also discusses the impact of World War I on the arts and the role of music in society.Such Sweet Compulsion is a fascinating and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the life and career of one of the most influential opera singers of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of opera and the arts in general.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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