In this classic biography, Myers provides a fascinating portrait of the French composer Claude Debussy. He covers all aspects of Debussy's life and career, from his early years as a struggling musician to his later years as a celebrated composer. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the life and music of one of the most influential figures in twentieth-century classical music. 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.