Description: Why? People Biography Learning Comics Series. Wolfgang Mozart was the genius musician who, together with Haydn and Beethoven, brought Classical music to its full flowering. Born in 1756 in Salzburg, Austria, as the son of musician Leopold Mozart, young Wolfgang was a musical prodigy who learned by watching his sister play, composing his own pieces by the age of five. This book takes a close look at the life of the brilliant composer Mozart. Each biography in this series avoids clichéd praise or idealization, presenting an objective view of its subject. The series follows a principle of portraying both the achievements and shortcomings of historical figures without embellishment, leaving readers to form their own judgments. From personal struggles and doubts to setbacks and triumphs, failures and successes, the book offers the figure's determination and wisdom as a role model for young readers. The story is told through easy and entertaining comic-style narrative, with key information neatly summarized in tip boxes. Vivid photographs are used generously throughout, and detailed illustrations capture the peak moments and major achievements of the subject's life, helping readers intuitively grasp the essence of the biography. Contents: Times and People 7 1. A Child Blessed by God 12 2. Setting Off on a Musical Journey 32 3. Star of Europe 52 4. His First Opera 72 5. Conflict with the Archbishop 92 6. Becoming a Free Man 112 7. The Peak of His Career 132 8. The Immortal Mozart 150 Seeing Things from Another's Perspective | Rivals & Supporters | Character Sketch | Glossary of Terms | Curriculum Connections