1898-1937

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1898-1937

George Gershwin

his life and work
2006
Presents a comprehensive biography of composer George Gershwin that chronicles his family, childhood and education, early career, personal relationships, and his rise to fame.

George Gershwin

a new biography
2003
Presents a biography of early twentieth-century American composer George Gershwin, discussing his youth in New York, his early success, the sources of his inspiration, his pioneering combinations of popular and classical music, and the discontent he suffered in his personal life.

George Gershwin

American composer
2000
Traces the life of the American Jewish composer who created a new kind of music that has lasted beyond the fashion of his time.

The life and times of George Gershwin

2005
Presents a short biography of twentieth-century American composer, George Gershwin and chronicles his childhood, introduction to music, and later success along with his brother, Ira.

George Gershwin

1994
Chronicles the life of twentieth-century American composer George Gershwin, who wrote popular songs, musicals, and piano and orchestral works, including "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess.".

Amelia Earhart

pioneer in the sky
1992
A biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean and the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross.

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