The Character of a Genius: Beethoven in Perspective

by Peter J. Davies

Beethoven's often-discussed dark side--marked by paranoia, narcissism, and obsession--is brought into focus by Peter J. Davies, who examines both the composer's genetic roots and the familial cruelty and neglect that defined his childhood. But this book is more than a biography, eschewing facile psychoanalysis in favor of a real exploration of how Beethoven's character shaped the work now universally regarded as among the best music ever written...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313319138
• ISBN13: 9780313319136
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.6"