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100 1 _aFischer, George Alexander,
_d-1922
245 1 0 _aBeethoven, a character study; together with Wagner's indebtedness to Beethoven
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-02-22
508 _aE-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Karina Aleksandrova, Ralph Janke, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Beethoven: A Character Study Together with Wagner's Indebtedness to Beethoven" by George Alexander Fischer is a historical and analytical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and artistic evolution of Ludwig van Beethoven, exploring not only his personal struggles and triumphs but also the influence he had on contemporaries, particularly Richard Wagner. The book aims to encapsulate Beethoven’s philosophical depth and his unique contributions to the world of music. The beginning of this character study introduces Beethoven as a revolutionary figure in the music world, emphasizing his philosophical approach to music and the challenges he faced during his early life in Bonn. It outlines his early promise as a musician against the backdrop of significant historical events, like the American and French Revolutions, suggesting a connection between his art and the broader cultural changes of his time. Further, the text highlights his complex family dynamics, especially his relationship with a stern father and a caring mother, as well as the painful sacrifices he made to support his family, ultimately shaping his artistic identity and moral outlook. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15141
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