Verdi: Man and Musician His Biography with Especial Reference to His English Experiences

"Verdi: Man and Musician" by Frederick James Crowest is a late 19th-century biography that explores the life and musical journey of Giuseppe Verdi, the famous Italian composer, zooming in especially on his time in England and his lasting influence on the music world. It presents Verdi as a person molded by both his background and the world around him. Starting with Verdi's birth in Roncole, Italy, the book talks about his family's simple life running an inn and highlights the early moments that ignited his love for music, from being fascinated by street musicians to connecting through church hymns. The story emphasizes from a slow natural growth as opposed to rising up as a child genius. This sets the stage for a narrative of dedication and passion.