Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827

Contributor:

Köchel, Ludwig Ritter von, 1800-1877

Nohl, Ludwig, 1831-1885

Wallace, Grace, Lady, 1804-1878

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1" by Ludwig van Beethoven is a collection of correspondence from one of the most renowned composers in Western music history, created in the late 18th to early 19th century. The letters provide an insightful glimpse into both the personal and artistic life of Beethoven, covering various periods of his life and highlighting his profound thoughts on music, friendship, and love. The opening portion of the work introduces us to several letters that showcase Beethoven's early years, touching on his relationships with patrons, friends, and family. For instance, he writes to the Elector of Cologne as a young boy, presenting his early musical endeavors with a mixture of pride and trepidation. Another poignant letter reveals his deep sense of loss following the death of his mother, showcasing vulnerability that contrasts with his later assertiveness as a composer. Overall, the initial letters set the stage for an exploration of the intimate emotions and multi-faceted character of a genius ensnared by the struggles of both his personal and professional life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2004-07-31