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Mozart's Starling - Paperback By Haupt, Lyanda Lynn - GOOD
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- Brand
- Unbranded
- MPN
- Does not apply
- ISBN
- 9780316370905
- Book Title
- Mozart's Starling
- Item Length
- 8.2in
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Publication Year
- 2018
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Music, Science
- Topic
- Genres & Styles / Classical, Personal Memoirs, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / General, Animals / Birds
- Item Width
- 5.5in
- Item Weight
- 9.6 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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On May 27th, 1784, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart met a flirtatious little starling in a Viennese shop who sang an improvised version of the theme from his Piano Concerto no. 17 in G major. Sensing a kindred spirit in the plucky young bird, Mozart bought him and took him home to be a family pet. For three years, the starling lived with Mozart, influencing his work and serving as his companion, distraction, consolation, and muse. Two centuries later, starlings are reviled by even the most compassionate conservationists. A nonnative, invasive species, they invade sensitive habitats, outcompete local birds for nest sites and food, and decimate crops. A seasoned birder and naturalist, Lyanda Lynn Haupt is well versed in the difficult and often strained relationships these birds have with other species and the environment. But after rescuing a baby starling of her own, Haupt found herself enchanted by the same intelligence and playful spirit that had so charmed her favorite composer. In Mozart's Starling , Haupt explores the unlikely and remarkable bond between one of history's most cherished composers and one of earth's most common birds. The intertwined stories of Mozart's beloved pet and Haupt's own starling provide an unexpected window into human-animal friendships, music, the secret world of starlings, and the nature of creative inspiration. A blend of natural history, biography, and memoir, Mozart's Starling is a tour de force that awakens a surprising new awareness of our place in the world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316370908
ISBN-13
9780316370905
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240538855
Product Key Features
Book Title
Mozart's Starling
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Genres & Styles / Classical, Personal Memoirs, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / General, Animals / Birds
Publication Year
2018
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Music, Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.2in
Item Height
1in
Item Width
5.5in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
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"In a lyrical narrative that blends science and conscience, Haupt mourns the encroachments of urbanization, but cherishes the wildness that survives."-- Liesl Schillinger, New York Times, "Haupt's book entertainingly entwines two tales: what is both known and surmised about the life of Mozart and his pet starling, and the actual facts-of-life about living with such a creature. Both tales are engaging, and a naïve reader will learn quite a bit, whether Haupt is discussing musical history, avian behavior, or the sometimes unexpected influences they have upon each other. Someone with an already strong love of Mozart and interest in birds will come away with an even deeper appreciation of both."-- Irene M. Pepperberg, PhD, research associate, Harvard University, and author of Alex & Me
Dewey Decimal
780.92 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
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