| Author |
Ziemssen, Ludwig, 1823-1895 |
| Translator |
Upton, George P. (George Putnam), 1834-1919 |
| LoC No. |
05032514
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| Title |
Johann Sebastian Bach
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| Series Title |
Life Stories for Young People
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.)
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| Summary |
"Johann Sebastian Bach" by Ludwig Ziemssen is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and accomplishments of the renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach, providing insights into his character, struggles, and artistic dedication. It serves as an inspirational narrative about the life of a pivotal figure in music history whose profound influence is still felt today. The opening of the book introduces the reader to Bach's childhood and the profound loss he experiences with the death of his brother, leading to a pivotal moment in his life. Young Sebastian grapples with the impending changes and reflects on his ambitions to pursue a greater musical career beyond his small town. His determination to escape the limitations of his musical environment sets the stage for his future endeavors and aspirations, emphasizing themes of perseverance and the quest for artistic fulfillment. As he dialogues with his friends about his goals, the narrative hints at his deep passion for music and hints at the challenges he'll have to overcome, engaging readers in the beginning of Bach's journey toward greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Bach, Johann Sebastian, 1685-1750
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65747 |
| Release Date |
Jul 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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