Samuel Pepys: Lover Of Music (1903)

by Frederick Bridge

Book Overview

Samuel Pepys: Lover Of Music is a book written by Frederick Bridge and published in 1903. The book is a biography of Samuel Pepys, a 17th-century English naval administrator, Member of Parliament, and diarist. Bridge focuses on Pepys' love for music and how it influenced his life and work. The book provides a detailed account of Pepys' musical interests, including his attendance at concerts and operas, his patronage of musicians, and his own musical compositions. Bridge also explores Pepys' relationships with notable musicians of his time, such as Henry Purcell and John Blow. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of music in 17th-century England, as well as for those interested in the life and work of Samuel Pepys.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: 1164849743
• ISBN13: 9781164849742
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"