Beethoven, Man of His Word: Undisclosed Evidence for His Immortal Beloved
- ISBN-10
- 188807101X
- ISBN-13
- 9781888071016
- Category
- Music / Genres & Styles / Classical
- Pages
- 429
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Anubian Press
- Author
- Gail S. Altman
Description
Many biographies of the composer Beethoven have been distorted by misunderstandings, misinterpretations and even falsehoods. This book takes a fresh look at Beethoven's romantic relationships, including the evidence for his Immortal Beloved. It puts quotes back into the historical and literary contexts from which they have been taken, untangles misconceptions and mistranslations, and using common sense and a sense of humor presents a highly readable biography focusing on Beethoven's much-maligned life and love life.
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