The Life of Handel (1857)

The Life of Handel is a biography written by Victor Schoelcher in 1857. The book details the life and career of George Frideric Handel, a renowned German-British composer of the Baroque era. It covers Handel's early years in Germany, his move to Italy, and his eventual settling in England where he composed some of his most famous works such as Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks. The book also provides insight into Handel's personal life, including his relationships with family and friends, as well as his struggles with health and finances. Schoelcher's biography draws from numerous primary sources, including Handel's own letters and diaries, and provides a comprehensive portrait of one of the most influential composers in history.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.