Daniel Okrent's biography of Stephen Sondheim examines the musical master's life and work, tracing his development from a young composer influenced by Oscar Hammerstein through his struggle to find his own style amid theatrical giants. The book explores Sondheim's personal life, including his complex relationship with his mother and his late embrace of his sexuality, while detailing the creative process behind his major works.
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Daniel Okrent's biography of Stephen Sondheim examines the musical master's life and work, tracing his development from a young composer influenced by Oscar Hammerstein through his struggle to find his own style amid theatrical giants. The book explores Sondheim's personal life, including his complex relationship with his mother and his late embrace of his sexuality, while detailing the creative process behind his major works.