Souvenir Of Sir Arthur Sullivan: A Brief Sketch Of His Life And Works (1901)

By Walter J. Wells

Book Overview

Souvenir of Sir Arthur Sullivan: A Brief Sketch of His Life and Works (1901) is a book written by Walter J. Wells that provides a comprehensive overview of the life and works of Sir Arthur Sullivan. The book is a tribute to the renowned composer and musician who is best known for his collaboration with Sir William S. Gilbert in creating the famous operettas such as The Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, and H.M.S. Pinafore.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Sullivan's life and career. The first chapter provides an introduction to Sullivan's early life and his family background. The subsequent chapters detail his education, his early musical career, and his collaboration with Gilbert. The book also covers Sullivan's other works, such as his compositions for the church and his orchestral works.The author has used a simple and straightforward writing style, making the book easy to read and understand. The book also includes several illustrations and photographs of Sullivan and his works, adding to the overall appeal of the book. The Souvenir of Sir Arthur Sullivan is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this great composer and musician.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104905582
• ISBN13: 9781104905583
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"