Synopses & Reviews
A Brief History of the Sound of Music tells the real story of the Von Trapps, the family that inspired
The Sound of Music, and how they escaped from the Third Reich. It will explore the stage show, the differences that were incorporated into the fictionalization of the tale, and how that story was brought to the big screen. It will also address the many interpretations of the Von Trapps story that have been madeincluding two West German movies from the 1950s and an extensive forty-part Japanese anime series from the 1990sto explain why their story has appealed to so many generations and cultures.
About the Author
Paul Simpson is the author or co-author of over a dozen non-fiction books. He has edited and contributed to numerous international entertainment magazines and currently oversees the news and reviews website SciFiBulletin.com.