Andrew Benson Brown
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Andrew Benson Brown is a Missouri-based poet, journalist, and writing coach. He is an editor at Bard Owl Publishing and Communications and the author of “Legends of Liberty,” an epic poem about the American Revolution. For more information, visit Apollogist.wordpress.com.
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5 Excellent Poetry Resources
Learning to write poetry doesn’t have to be a difficult endeavor—these resources are a helpful guide on the English language as well as descriptive writing.
‘The Sphinxing Rabbit’: An Allegory for Our Times
Blending whimsy and art history with deep warning, this trilogy invites readers to think twice about the structure of society.
The Best of Bach: 10 Great Baroque Compositions
Though not limited to these 10, the German composer’s expansive musical legacy has reverberated for generations.
The Loves of Hector Berlioz
Love was the driving force behind the composer’s masterpiece ‘Symphonie Fantastique.’
Harmony and Hardship: Carl Maria von Weber and Tuberculosis
The German Romantic opera composer’s drive and musical creativity was not dampened by his deteriorating health.
Leonard Bernstein’s Concerts for Young People
The popular composer inspired a whole, new generation of artists through innovative music education.
The Intimate Lieder of Hugo Wolf
The work of oft-overlooked German composer Hugo Wolf is compelling and still a major part of the historical record of Romantic composers.
The Most Popular and Influential Opera Composers
From Monteverdi to Puccini, these nine brilliant composers of opera’s golden era are still popular today.
Maria Anna Mozart: The Forgotten Prodigy
‘The other Mozart’ is remembered as the much-loved sister who may have been a musical genius in her own right.
The World’s Oldest Orchestras
Great composers and musicians come and go, but these orchestras have withstood the test of time.
