This book is a biography of the famed Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, best known for his operas such as The Barber of Seville and William Tell. It provides an overview of his life and career, including his early years in Italy and his later years in Paris. Written by W. Armine Bevan, a noted music historian, this book offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the greatest composers of the 19th century.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.