Handel : The Story of a Little Boy who Practiced in an Attic by Thomas Tapper
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| Author | Tapper, Thomas, 1864-1958 |
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| Title | Handel : The Story of a Little Boy who Practiced in an Attic |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, the Distributed Proofreading Music Team, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Handel: The Story of a Little Boy who Practiced in an Attic" by Thomas Tapper is a children's biography that explores the early life of the illustrious composer George Frederick Handel. Written in the early 20th century, this book serves as part of a series meant to introduce young readers to the lives of great musicians. The topic centers around Handel's childhood and his determination to pursue music despite his father's opposition, showcasing his journey from a boy practicing in a secluded attic to becoming a celebrated composer. The narrative follows young Handel's love for music and his secret practice sessions in the attic, supported by his mother while facing opposition from his father, who wished for him to become a lawyer. The story recounts significant events, such as his determination to follow his father on a journey to meet the Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, where his talent first captured attention. We learn about his musical education, culminating in his rise to fame through various experiences in Germany and Italy, and highlights his most notable works, including the iconic oratorio "Messiah." The book creates a compelling portrait of Handel, emphasizing perseverance, passion for music, and the eventual acceptance he found in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Composers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759 -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35157 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 132 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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