02304cam a22003133u 4500 35097 UtSlPG 20260610133812.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Tapper, Thomas, 1864-1958 Edvard Grieg : The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-28 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Ernest Schaal, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Edvard Grieg: The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun" by Thomas Tapper is an illustrated children's biography written in the early 20th century. This book introduces young readers to the life and achievements of the Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, focusing on his childhood, musical inspiration, and the development of his career in music. It aims to educate children about Grieg’s contributions to music while providing an engaging and accessible narrative. The story follows Edvard Grieg from his early years in Norway, where he first experiences the joy of music, to his studies in Leipzig, Germany, where he encounters challenges and mentors. Despite initial discouragement from others, including a schoolmaster and music teachers, Grieg perseveres, showcasing his unique musical talents. The narrative highlights key moments in his life, such as his meeting with the violinist Ole Bull, his marriage to Mina Hagerup, and his connections with notable figures in the arts like Henrik Ibsen. Through this journey, the book emphasizes the importance of believing in oneself and remaining true to one’s artistic vision. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Grieg, Edvard, 1843-1907 -- Juvenile literature Composers -- Norway -- Biography -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35097 75942 75942