| Author |
Tapper, Thomas, 1864-1958 |
| Title |
Johann Sebastian Bach : The story of the boy who sang in the streets
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Johann Sebastian Bach: The story of the boy who sang in the streets" by Tapper is a children's book that serves as an introductory biography written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of the famous composer Johann Sebastian Bach, highlighting his humble beginnings as a boy in Germany who sang in the streets. Through a simple narrative, it aims to inspire young readers by detailing Bach's journey from poverty to becoming a celebrated musician. The book recounts various events from Bach's childhood, such as the loss of his parents at a young age, his passion for music, and his determination to learn from renowned musicians. It discusses his close relationship with his brother, who initially provided him music lessons, and how Bach’s hard work and perseverance led him to fame. With engaging illustrations, the narrative captures the essence of Bach's early life experiences, including his travels to hear other musicians and his eventual role as the Cantor of the Thomas School in Leipsic. Overall, it serves as both an educational tool and a source of inspiration for children interested in music and history. (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 -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
34568 |
| Release Date |
Dec 4, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
139 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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