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My Life (1922)
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My Life (1922)

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My Life is an autobiography written by Emma Calve, a renowned French opera singer. The book was first published in 1922, and it chronicles Calve's life from her childhood in the French countryside to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time.Calve's memoir is full of fascinating details about the world of opera in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as insights into the personal life of a woman who was both a celebrity and a trailblazer in her field. She writes about her early struggles to make a name for herself in Paris, her encounters with other famous singers and musicians, and her experiences touring the world.In addition to her musical career, Calve was also a passionate advocate for animal rights and a supporter of various charitable causes. Her book offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social milieu of her time, as well as a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who lived life on her own terms.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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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
322
ISBN
9781436562089

My Life is an autobiography written by Emma Calve, a renowned French opera singer. The book was first published in 1922, and it chronicles Calve's life from her childhood in the French countryside to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated opera singers of her time.Calve's memoir is full of fascinating details about the world of opera in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as insights into the personal life of a woman who was both a celebrity and a trailblazer in her field. She writes about her early struggles to make a name for herself in Paris, her encounters with other famous singers and musicians, and her experiences touring the world.In addition to her musical career, Calve was also a passionate advocate for animal rights and a supporter of various charitable causes. Her book offers a unique perspective on the cultural and social milieu of her time, as well as a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who lived life on her own terms.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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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 June 2008
Pages
322
ISBN
9781436562089