Handel

Handel is a biographical account by Edward J. Dent, focusing on the life and career of composer George Frideric Handel, published in the early 20th century. The book details Handel's early life in Halle, his struggles against his father's opposition, and his training under Friedrich Zachow. It explores his formative experiences in Hamburg, the challenges he faced in establishing his identity as a musician, and his evolution into a key figure in the Baroque music scene, particularly through his early works like the opera 'Almira.'