... ; Robert spent much of his time reading books such as the Greek classics, the imaginary Romantic tales of Byron and Sir Walkter Scott, as well as other Romantic literature and poetry. Literature interested Robert so much that when he was fifteen he created a small society among his friends to interpret readings. He wished to become a poet saying, "I possess imagination, but I am ... point, leaving Schumann to live under the rule of his mother: a stubborn, strong-willed, and dull woman. Following his father's death in 1826, Schumann decided to choose music rather than poetry as his future...

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

... ; Robert spent much of his time reading books such as the Greek classics, the imaginary Romantic tales of Byron and Sir Walkter Scott, as well as other Romantic literature and poetry. Literature interested Robert so much that when he was fifteen he created a small society among his friends to interpret readings. He wished to become a poet saying, "I possess imagination, but I am ... point, leaving Schumann to live under the rule of his mother: a stubborn, strong-willed, and dull woman. Following his father's death in 1826, Schumann decided to choose music rather than poetry as his future...

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