Ludwig van Beethoven
Composer of the Classical and Romantic Eras
Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Music, Historical
| Author: | Jacob Steinberg | ISBN: | 9781622759354 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jacob Steinberg |
| ISBN: | 9781622759354 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Language: | English |
This comprehensive biography of one of history’s greatest composers will bring Beethoven back to life for contemporary young readers. In addition to a biographical treatment of his life, a thorough assessment is made of Beethoven’s musical stylings and developments—all in language suitable for upper-elementary-level readers. Eighteenth-century drawings coupled with modern photographs show readers Beethoven’s world as it was during his lifetime and as it is today. Vocabulary boxes reinforce select on-topic words that may be unfamiliar to readers, while Quick Fact sidebars add interesting tidbits, encouraging readers to think beyond the text.
This comprehensive biography of one of history’s greatest composers will bring Beethoven back to life for contemporary young readers. In addition to a biographical treatment of his life, a thorough assessment is made of Beethoven’s musical stylings and developments—all in language suitable for upper-elementary-level readers. Eighteenth-century drawings coupled with modern photographs show readers Beethoven’s world as it was during his lifetime and as it is today. Vocabulary boxes reinforce select on-topic words that may be unfamiliar to readers, while Quick Fact sidebars add interesting tidbits, encouraging readers to think beyond the text.
