9780259476177 - Some Memories and Reflections (Classic Reprint) de Eames, Emma (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating glimpse into the life and career of a celebrated opera singer. The author recounts her early childhood spent in Shanghai, China, before her family was forced to relocate to the United States. This book provides a fascinating look at the cultural and social differences between China and America at the end of the 19th century, a period of tremendous social and political change. The author describes her childhood in stark detail, providing intimate accounts of her upbringing and her journey to becoming a performer, her early musical training and her eventual move to Paris to further her studies. The book delves into the authorââ â¢s deep-seated passion for music and her struggles to navigate the demanding world of opera during a time when the role of women in society was still rapidly evolving. It also offers a revealing commentary on the social expectations and restrictions placed on women during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The authorââ â¢s memoir provides a unique and poignant perspective on the artistic and personal journey of a remarkable woman whose life was intertwined with the world of classical music. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.