The fifth string John Philip Sousa Howard Chandler Christy Books
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The fifth string John Philip Sousa Howard Chandler Christy Books
Who knew that The March King, John Philip Sousa, wrote books besides music?This was news to me, until recently when I was doing some research, I came across a short list of books he wrote, and this is the first I was able to get.
This is a retelling of the make-a-deal-with-the-devil. Indeed, there are many different versions of this storyline, including “The Devil and Daniel Webster, “ “Faust,” “Damn Yankees,” “The Devil and Tom Walker,” et al. Sousa’s version is a refreshing change of pace.
Violinist Angelo Diotti is smitten with the lovely Mildred Wallace and makes a deal with the demon Mephistopheles. Everything hinges on the unusual fifth string on a violin Diotti was given – unusual in that violins don’t have a fifth string and unusual for what it is composed of. Not only is this a Faust-esque tale, it is also a twist on the fall of Eve or the curiosity of Pandora – things that lead to man’s downfall or demise.
Sousa is, not surprisingly, a very good writer. His sentences are complex and descriptions are real and vivid. Naturally, because Sousa was primarily a musical composer, “The Fifth String” is rife with beautiful descriptive musical terminology and settings.
This is a book that I would recommend. It can be read in an evening (160 pages), and it keeps the reader’s interest.
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The fifth string John Philip Sousa Howard Chandler Christy Books Reviews
My wonder and amazement at the talents of John Philip Sousa shall never cease! I knew of his skill as a musician and composer but had no idea he had written books! I was completely captivated by the two short stories in this book! I cannot recommend it enough!
Strange reading a story by John Philip Sousa. He was obviously a much better band leader and band music composer. This is not really a bad story, just mediocre. Don't bother to read it.
Who knew that The March King, John Philip Sousa, wrote books besides music?
This was news to me, until recently when I was doing some research, I came across a short list of books he wrote, and this is the first I was able to get.
This is a retelling of the make-a-deal-with-the-devil. Indeed, there are many different versions of this storyline, including “The Devil and Daniel Webster, “ “Faust,” “Damn Yankees,” “The Devil and Tom Walker,” et al. Sousa’s version is a refreshing change of pace.
Violinist Angelo Diotti is smitten with the lovely Mildred Wallace and makes a deal with the demon Mephistopheles. Everything hinges on the unusual fifth string on a violin Diotti was given – unusual in that violins don’t have a fifth string and unusual for what it is composed of. Not only is this a Faust-esque tale, it is also a twist on the fall of Eve or the curiosity of Pandora – things that lead to man’s downfall or demise.
Sousa is, not surprisingly, a very good writer. His sentences are complex and descriptions are real and vivid. Naturally, because Sousa was primarily a musical composer, “The Fifth String” is rife with beautiful descriptive musical terminology and settings.
This is a book that I would recommend. It can be read in an evening (160 pages), and it keeps the reader’s interest.
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