Story-Lives of Great Musicians by Francis Jameson Rowbotham
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"Story-Lives of Great Musicians" by Francis Jameson Rowbotham is a collection of biographical sketches aimed at young readers, likely written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of famous composers, such as Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frederick Handel, intertwining factual stories with narrative elements to engage and inform its audience about their struggles, aspirations, and the historical context in which they created their masterpieces. The opening of
the work introduces the early life of Johann Sebastian Bach, highlighting the significant influence of his family and his passion for music from a young age. It describes Bach's challenging childhood following the loss of his parents, his eagerness to learn despite the discouraging approach of his elder brother Christoph, and his determination to study advanced music despite obstacles. The narrative sets the stage for Bach's enduring relationship with music, showcasing his resilience as he secretly practices late into the night, illustrating his unyielding quest for knowledge and skill. This sets a compelling tone for the exploration of the lives of great musicians that the rest of the book promises to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rowbotham, Francis Jameson |
|---|---|
| Title | Story-Lives of Great Musicians |
| Contents | Bach -- Handel -- Haydn -- Mozart -- Beethoven -- Schubert -- Mendelssohn. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Musicians |
| Subject | Composers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19748 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-19748-7 |
| Release Date | Nov 10, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 847 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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