Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians Hubbard, Elbert 1856-1915 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14" by Elbert Hubbard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume is a collection of biographical sketches that profiles notable composers, including Richard Wagner, Niccolo Paganini, and Frédéric Chopin, among others. The text aims to explore the lives and influences of these musical greats, offering an insightful look into their backgrounds, struggles, and artistic legacies. The opening of the book introduces Richard Wagner through a blend of narrative and exposition, detailing his upbringing and the difficult circumstances surrounding his family life. It discusses the influence of his mother and stepfather, Ludwig Geyer, who nurtured Wagner's early interests in music and literature. Through engaging anecdotes, the text conveys Wagner's evolution from a hesitant boy into a determined artist who defied societal norms. The narrative sets the stage for understanding how Wagner's personal experiences, including his tumultuous marriage and struggles for recognition, shaped his artistic expressions, which would ultimately resonate deeply with audiences around the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Richard Wagner -- Paganini -- Frederic Chopin -- Robert Schumann -- Sebastian Bach -- Felix Mendelssohn -- Franz Liszt -- Ludwig van Beethoven -- George Handel -- Giuseppe Verdi -- Wolfgang Mozart -- Johannes Brahms. Release date is 2007-01-09 Produced by Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Composers ML Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20318 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20318 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133453.0 20318