Stories of Famous Songs, Vol 2

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STORIES OF
nobility was conferred upon Matthisson, thus removing the obstacle that had proved a bar to their happiness. But Matthisson had found another bride. The Abbess lived on at Mosig-kan until 1858, when she died, full of years and pious resignation. Few who attended her funeral knew that she had inspired some of the finest outpourings of a poet's heart, or that the melody which has made the composer world-famous was set to words that told of her life history and love.
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