My Recollections (1919)

My Recollections is a memoir written by the French composer Jules Massenet in 1919. The book is an autobiographical account of Massenet's life, beginning with his childhood and early musical education, and continuing through his career as a composer and conductor. Massenet discusses his experiences studying music in Paris, his travels throughout Europe, and his collaborations with other musicians and artists. He also shares personal anecdotes about his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues, and reflects on the cultural and political events of his time. My Recollections offers a unique perspective on the life and work of one of the most celebrated composers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.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.