The Life Of Ludwig Van Beethoven V1 (1921)

By Alexander Wheelock Thayer and Henry Edward Krehbiel

Book Overview

The Life of Ludwig Van Beethoven V1 is a biographical book written by Alexander Wheelock Thayer in 1921. The book provides a detailed account of the life of the famous German composer, Ludwig van Beethoven. The first volume covers the period from Beethoven's birth in 1770 to the year 1816. Thayer draws on a wide range of sources, including Beethoven's personal letters, diaries, and manuscripts, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of Beethoven's life. The book covers Beethoven's childhood, his early musical education, his rise to fame as a composer, and his personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers. Thayer also explores the political and social context of Beethoven's life, including the impact of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars on his work. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the life and work of one of the greatest composers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164397753
• ISBN13: 9781164397755
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"