Edvard Grieg : The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Tapper, Thomas, 1864-1958

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Edvard Grieg: The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun" by Thomas Tapper is an illustrated children's biography written in the early 20th century. This book introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, focusing on his childhood, musical inspiration, and the development of his career in music. It aims to educate children about Grieg's contributions to music while providing an engaging and accessible narrative. The story follows Edvard Grieg from his early years in Norway, where he first experiences the joy of music, to his studies in Leipzig, Germany, where he encounters challenges and mentors. Despite initial discouragement from others, including a schoolmaster and music teachers, Grieg perseveres, showcasing his unique musical talents. The narrative highlights key moments in his life, such as his meeting with the violinist Ole Bull, his marriage to Mina Hagerup, and his connections with notable figures in the arts like Henrik Ibsen. Through this journey, the book emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and remaining true to one's artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2011-01-28