Beethoven: A Man of His Word : Undisclosed Evidence for His Immortal Beloved

by Gail S. Altman

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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 show more much-maligned life and love life. show less

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Author Gail S. Altman has taken a fresh look at the evidence for Beethoven's Immortal Beloved, using common sense and a sense of humor to write this highly readable biography focusing on Beethoven's much-maligned life...and love life.

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Music, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir
DDC/MDS
780.92Arts & recreationMusicMusicBiography And HistoryBiography
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ML410 .B4 .A659MusicLiterature on musicLiterature on musicHistory and criticismBiography

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