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Located in: Manlius, New York, United States
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- book
- Narrative Type
- book
- Intended Audience
- General / adult
- ISBN
- 9780316370905
About this product
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
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2018
Topic
Genres & Styles / Classical, Personal Memoirs, Animals / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Animals / Birds
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Music, Nature, Science, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
9.1 Oz
Item Length
8.2 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"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 Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
780.92 B
Synopsis
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.
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- e***6 (50)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseCard arrived on time, was untracked but was a nice surprise when it arrived! Card's condition is just as described and as shown in the images! Was packed safely in a thank you card, which made me smile! I'm excited to play with this card, would definitely recommend this seller!
- r***c (77)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseI would definitely recommend this seller very fast shipping, great price for the funkos , great price for for shipping and great packaging and the Heman funkos are in excellent condition as listed .Thank you i love them and have a great night and rest of the weekend. 😀😊
- g***x (50)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller was very nice and quick to contact me. There was a mix up and the card was no longer available but the seller offered to send me another card if there was something else I’d like. The card I received is in excellent condition and looks great! Definitely recommend this seller.