Gluck
Patricia Howard
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Gluck
Published
2017
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Pages
512
ISBN-13
9781351565349
Description
Celebrated today for his historical significance as the one composer who did most to effect the transition between baroque and classical opera, Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714-1787) was, in his lifetime, both controversial and colourful. The documents portray a man of enormous physical energy, relish for good food and good company, and passion for his art. Patricia Howard draws on a variety of contemporary sources in an attempt to construct a portrait of one of the most interesting musicians of the eighteenth century. The basis of the book is the body of letters to and from Gluck. Also included are a wealth of factual documents and informal anecdotes, not easily accessible in the original German, French, or Italian, and almost none of which has ever been translated. The material has been arranged with the aim of providing readers with a lively, continuous narrative of Gluck's life, while at the same time indicating the principal locations of the published and unpublished sources.
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How many pages are in Gluck?
This edition of Gluck has approximately 512 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Gluck?
For most readers, Gluck typically takes between 10h 40m and 7h 7m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 128,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 128,000 words
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What is the word count of Gluck?
The estimated word count for Gluck is approximately 128,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Gluck?
Gluck was written by Patricia Howard.
When was Gluck published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2017. The original work may have been published on a different date.