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100	1		_aRolland, Romain, _d1866-1944
245	1	0	_aBeethoven
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-11-12
508			_aProduced by Eduardo Suárez, Andrés V. Galia, Astronomer for the sound files, the Music Team at DP. J. Kasemier and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Beethoven" by Romain Rolland is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life of the esteemed composer Ludwig van Beethoven, exploring his struggles, triumphs, and his influential contributions to music. It emphasizes Beethoven's character, creativity, and profound connection to humanity, particularly highlighting how his tragedies shaped his artistry. The opening of the book sets a somber yet inspiring tone, reflecting on the heavy atmosphere in the world around Beethoven's time. Romain Rolland discusses the struggles of great men, arguing that their suffering brings forth their greatness, with Beethoven exemplifying this idea through his dedication to uplift the spirits of those who suffer. Rolland presents Beethoven as a heroic figure, not defined by societal accolades but by the purity of his spirit and the goodness he embodied. As he introduces Beethoven's character, the reader is invited to contemplate the depth of his struggles—most notably his deafness and personal losses, setting the stage for a compelling exploration of the composer’s remarkable life and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBeethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827
700	1		_aCarpenter, Edward, _d1844-1929
700	1		_aHull, A. Eaglefield _q(Arthur Eaglefield), _d1876-1928
700	1		_aHull, B. Constance _q(Bertha Constance)
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55941
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