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May 9, 1903
The Beatrice Daily Express
Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
Hermann Klein's personal encounter with composer Charles Gounod, highlighting his charming personality, wit, English skills, preference for French conversation, and blend of religious mysticism with Parisian lightness.
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Gounod the Man.
Gounod was one of the most fascinating men I have ever met. His manner had a charm that was irresistible, and his kindly eyes, as soft and melting as a woman's, would light up with a smile now tender, now humorous, that fixed itself ineffaceably upon the memory. He could speak English fairly well, but preferred his own language, in which he was a brilliant conversationalist, and he could use to advantage a fund of keen, ready wit. He was at this time influenced by a recrudescence of that religious mysticism which had strongly characterized his youthful career, but his tone, though earnest and thoughtful when he was dwelling upon his art, could brighten up with the lightness and gayety of a true Parisian.
—Hermann Klein in Century.
Gounod was one of the most fascinating men I have ever met. His manner had a charm that was irresistible, and his kindly eyes, as soft and melting as a woman's, would light up with a smile now tender, now humorous, that fixed itself ineffaceably upon the memory. He could speak English fairly well, but preferred his own language, in which he was a brilliant conversationalist, and he could use to advantage a fund of keen, ready wit. He was at this time influenced by a recrudescence of that religious mysticism which had strongly characterized his youthful career, but his tone, though earnest and thoughtful when he was dwelling upon his art, could brighten up with the lightness and gayety of a true Parisian.
—Hermann Klein in Century.
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Biography
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
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Gounod
Composer
Charm
Wit
Religious Mysticism
Parisian
Hermann Klein
Century
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Gounod
Hermann Klein
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Gounod
Hermann Klein
Story Details
Hermann Klein recounts meeting Gounod, describing his irresistible charm, kindly eyes, conversational brilliance, wit, and religious mysticism influencing his thoughtful yet gay Parisian tone.