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100 1 _aThayer, Alexander Wheelock,
_d1817-1897
245 1 4 _aThe Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-08-29
508 _aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries and Google Print.)
520 _a"The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume I" by Alexander Wheelock Thayer is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This biography explores the life and contributions of the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven, including the political and musical context of his upbringing in Bonn and Vienna. It aims to present the true narrative of Beethoven's life, devoid of the romanticized myths that have tarnished his legacy. The opening of this detailed biography sets the stage for Beethoven's life by examining the historical backdrop of 18th-century Germany, particularly the impact of ecclesiastical rulers like the Electors of Cologne. Thayer delves into the socio-political climate of the region, tracing the roots of the Beethoven family and the musical culture in Bonn during Beethoven's birth. The narrative also highlights significant figures in Beethoven's early life and positions, showcasing the complexities of his upbringing amidst the powerful influences of the time, thus laying the groundwork for understanding Beethoven not just as a musician but as a man shaped by his environment and circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
700 1 _aKrehbiel, Henry Edward,
_d1854-1923
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43591
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