The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III by Alexander Wheelock Thayer
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| Author | Thayer, Alexander Wheelock, 1817-1897 |
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| Translator | Krehbiel, Henry Edward, 1854-1923 |
| Title | The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III" by Alexander Wheelock Thayer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume explores the life of the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven during the years surrounding his guardianship over his nephew, Karl. It delves into Beethoven's personal struggles, creative projects, and the complexities of his relationships during this tumultuous period, highlighting the intersection of his professional achievements and personal challenges. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the context of Beethoven's life in 1819, focusing on the legal battles surrounding his nephew’s guardianship. It reveals Beethoven's emotional turmoil as he navigates familial conflicts, explores the challenges he faced in maintaining a productive environment for Karl's education, and highlights the impact of those struggles on his creative output. Throughout this narrative, Thayer employs various records, including Conversations Books, to provide a vivid and intimate portrait of Beethoven's life, revealing not just his genius as a composer, but also his vulnerabilities as a man grappling with personal and legal complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43593 |
| Release Date | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 192 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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