Introducing Frederic Chopin Author:Barbara W. Patton The composer who changed piano music forever is seen from a personal perspective. Chopin tells his life's story, from his childhood in Poland to his intellectual circle of musicians, authors and artists in Paris. Historical notes tell readers about other events of the world at that time; the glossary explains unfamiliar words; and a simple map... more » shows the cities Chopin lived in and visited.« less