Palestrina, a Metrical Romance

By Robert Matthews Heron-Fermor and Robert Matthews Heron- Fermor

Book Overview

Palestrina: A Metrical Romance is a novel written by Robert Matthews Heron and published in 1846. The book is set in the 16th century and tells the story of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a renowned Italian composer who is considered one of the greatest composers of sacred music in history. The novel is written in verse and is divided into six books. It begins with Palestrina's childhood and follows his life as he becomes a choirboy, falls in love, and eventually becomes a composer. The book also explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the Council of Trent and the Counter-Reformation. Throughout the novel, Heron portrays Palestrina as a pious and humble man who is dedicated to his music and his faith. The book also includes several of Palestrina's compositions, which are woven into the narrative. Overall, Palestrina: A Metrical Romance is a fictionalized account of the life of one of the most important composers in history, told in a unique and poetic style. It provides a glimpse into the world of Renaissance music and the religious and political climate of the time.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: 1164855247
• ISBN13: 9781164855248
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"