Publisher's Synopsis
""Beethoven: Great Lives"" by Alan Pryce-Jones is a biography of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Beethoven's life, from his childhood in Bonn, Germany, to his rise to fame as a composer and pianist in Vienna. It delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, and explores the impact of his deafness on his music and his psyche. Pryce-Jones also analyzes Beethoven's works, providing insights into his creative process and the historical context in which his music was composed. The book is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it suitable for both casual readers and music scholars. Overall, ""Beethoven: Great Lives"" is a fascinating and informative portrait of one of the most influential figures in the history of classical music.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
