Wagner: The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Little Plays

Written in the early 20th century, 'Wagner: The Story of the Boy Who Wrote Little Plays' by Thomas Tapper is a children's biography that introduces young readers to the life of German composer Richard Wagner. It chronicles Wagner's journey from a boy in Leipzig, born in 1813, who initially focused on writing plays rather than music, to becoming a revolutionary figure in opera. Part of the 'Child's Own Book of Great Musicians' series, the book encourages interactive learning by allowing children to paste illustrations and write their own stories, making it both educational and engaging.