A comprehensive and illuminating study of the life and work of one of America's greatest composers. Edward MacDowell's legacy as a composer and musician continues to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and in this definitive biography, Elizabeth Fry Page offers readers a complete and compelling portrait of his life, his art, and his impact on American culture. This book is a must-read for lovers of music and the arts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.