02372cam a22003613u 4500 13065 UtSlPG 20260610133317.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 Beethoven's Letters 1790-1826, Volume 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-31 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, John Williams and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "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.) Original publication data not identified Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827. Correspondence Composers -- Austria -- Correspondence Köchel, Ludwig Ritter von, 1800-1877 Nohl, Ludwig, 1831-1885 Wallace, Grace, Lady, 1804-1878 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13065 54459 54459