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LoC No.: 05008664
Title: Beethoven, a character study; together with Wagner's indebtedness to Beethoven
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karina Aleksandrova, Ralph Janke, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Beethoven: A Character Study Together with Wagner's Indebtedness to Beethoven" by George Alexander Fischer is a historical and analytical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and artistic evolution of Ludwig van Beethoven, exploring not only his personal struggles and triumphs but also the influence he had on contemporaries, particularly Richard Wagner. The book aims to encapsulate Beethoven’s philosophical depth and his unique contributions to the world of music. The beginning of this character study introduces Beethoven as a revolutionary figure in the music world, emphasizing his philosophical approach to music and the challenges he faced during his early life in Bonn. It outlines his early promise as a musician against the backdrop of significant historical events, like the American and French Revolutions, suggesting a connection between his art and the broader cultural changes of his time. Further, the text highlights his complex family dynamics, especially his relationship with a stern father and a caring mother, as well as the painful sacrifices he made to support his family, ultimately shaping his artistic identity and moral outlook. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fischer, George Alexander, -1922
EBook No.: 15141
Published: Feb 22, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 05008664
Title: Beethoven, a character study; together with Wagner's indebtedness to Beethoven
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karina Aleksandrova, Ralph Janke, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Beethoven: A Character Study Together with Wagner's Indebtedness to Beethoven" by George Alexander Fischer is a historical and analytical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and artistic evolution of Ludwig van Beethoven, exploring not only his personal struggles and triumphs but also the influence he had on contemporaries, particularly Richard Wagner. The book aims to encapsulate Beethoven’s philosophical depth and his unique contributions to the world of music. The beginning of this character study introduces Beethoven as a revolutionary figure in the music world, emphasizing his philosophical approach to music and the challenges he faced during his early life in Bonn. It outlines his early promise as a musician against the backdrop of significant historical events, like the American and French Revolutions, suggesting a connection between his art and the broader cultural changes of his time. Further, the text highlights his complex family dynamics, especially his relationship with a stern father and a caring mother, as well as the painful sacrifices he made to support his family, ultimately shaping his artistic identity and moral outlook. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fischer, George Alexander, -1922
EBook No.: 15141
Published: Feb 22, 2005
Downloads: 111
Language: English
Subject: Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.