The book is declared by its author as the first work with information regarding the life, personality and works of Edvard Grieg in English or German.

Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg wrote many small masterpieces. Included in this edition are 45 of his most popular and useful works, including "Anitra's Dance," "Peer Gynt Suite,: "March of the Dwarfs," and "Wedding-Day in Troldhaugen.

In the evocative biography 'Edvard Grieg: The Story of the Boy Who Made Music in the Land of the Midnight Sun,' Thomas Tapper elegantly brings to life the musical drama inherent to the landscapes of Norway and the spirit of one of its ...

In addition to this, the book gives a brief biography of Grieg, with a chapter that analyses his approach to song writing.

Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) was a remarkably prolific correspondent -- over 3,000 letters from his hand have been published either in the original languages or in translation -- but his extant writings in other genres are limited to the items ...

As in the original edition, the text is accompanied by a parallel column of primary materials—documents and musical examples—and is lavishly illustrated. Both scholars and general readers will revel in this musical feast.