Life of Beethoven by Ludwig Nohl
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| Author | Nohl, Ludwig, 1831-1885 |
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| Translator | Lalor, John J. (John Joseph), -1899 |
| Title | Life of Beethoven |
| Original Publication | United States: Janse, McClurg & Company,1880. |
| Series Title | Biographies of musicians |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Abridged translation of the author's Beethovens Leben. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Summary | "Life of Beethoven" by Louis Nohl is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This biographical work delves into the life of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven, exploring his youth, early influences, personal struggles, and profound artistic achievements. The narrative aims to illuminate not only Beethoven's extraordinary musical talent but also the human experiences—joys, sorrows, and challenges—that shaped his remarkable journey. The opening of the biography introduces Beethoven’s early life, detailing his birth in Bonn and providing a glimpse of his family background, marked by adversity stemming from his father's struggles with alcoholism. Young Beethoven's burgeoning musical talent is noted, alongside rigorous training imposed by his father in hopes of achieving fame and fortune. The text captures Beethoven's complex character as he navigates the difficult circumstances of his youth, setting the stage for the battles he would face as he matured into a brilliant composer, revered not just for his music but also for the resilience of his spirit in the face of profound personal and societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Subject | Composers -- Austria -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69693 |
| Release Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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