Memoir Of Jenny Lind (1847)

Memoir of Jenny Lind is an autobiographical work by the famous Swedish opera singer, Jenny Lind. The book was first published in 1847 and provides a detailed account of her life and career, from her childhood in Sweden to her rise to fame as one of the most celebrated singers of her time.Lind's memoir is divided into several parts, each of which covers a different period of her life. She begins by describing her childhood in Stockholm, where she was born in 1820. Lind talks about her early love for music and her training as a singer, which began when she was just nine years old.The memoir then goes on to detail Lind's early career, including her performances in Stockholm and her first trip to Paris. She also discusses her relationship with her mentor, the composer Felix Mendelssohn, and her decision to leave Sweden and pursue her career in Germany.The book also includes accounts of Lind's tours of England and the United States, where she became a sensation and was dubbed the ""Swedish Nightingale"". Lind describes her experiences performing for Queen Victoria and other members of the British royal family, as well as her interactions with famous figures such as Charles Dickens and Hans Christian Andersen.Throughout the memoir, Lind reflects on her personal life, including her marriage to the pianist Otto Goldschmidt and the birth of their children. She also discusses her philanthropic work, including her efforts to support education and the arts.Overall, Memoir of Jenny Lind provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of the most famous singers of the 19th century. Lind's memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of opera and the performing arts.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.