Robert would spend endless hours in his father's library and even before the age of ten he had favorite authors, being Romantic artists themselves. ... When August died in 1826, Robert had been wrestling with the decision of pursuing a career in music or in literature. ... Before Schumann could ever begin performing as a professional, he injured one of his fingers beyond repair; his eagerness to succeed in the lessons given to him, or perhaps his sheer impatience, led to the invention of a device designed to stretch and improve the independence of his fingers. ... Although his composit...

• Word Count: 2854
• Approx Pages: 11
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• Grade Level: High School

Friedrich made attempts to get Karl Maria von Weber as a composition teacher for his talented son, but unfortunately Robert's father died at this point, leaving Schumann to live under the rule of his mother: a stubborn, strong-willed, and dull woman. ... Schumann soon moved to Heidelberg for a change of scene, but started to dismiss law for music even more than before. ... Suddenly, Schumann had to accept that his virtuoso career had finished before it even began. ... Before he left, he took Clara into his arms and kissed her. ... To spite Wieck, the two married on September 12th, 18...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Friedrich made attempts to get Karl Maria von Weber as a composition teacher for his talented son, but unfortunately Robert's father died at this point, leaving Schumann to live under the rule of his mother: a stubborn, strong-willed, and dull woman. ... Schumann soon moved to Heidelberg for a change of scene, but started to dismiss law for music even more than before. ... Suddenly, Schumann had to accept that his virtuoso career had finished before it even began. ... Before he left, he took Clara into his arms and kissed her. ... To spite Wieck, the two married on September 12th, 18...

• Word Count: 4114
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: Undergraduate