Verdi: An Anecdotic History of His Life and Works is a book written by Arthur Pougin in 1887. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life and works of the famous Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. Pougin, who was a French musicologist, has written this book in an anecdotal style, which makes it an engaging read for music enthusiasts. The book covers Verdi's early life, his musical education, and his rise to fame as a composer. It also delves...