Diagnosing genius : the life and death of Beethoven
(Book)
Author
Published
Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, c2007.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xviii, 270 pages : ill. ; 24 cm.
Status
Southside - Adult 1 available
BIO BEETHOVEN, L
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Language
English
ISBN
9780773531901, 0773531904
Notes
General Note
Foreword by Anton Kuerti.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
Beethoven's extraordinary ability to compose great music despite severe health problems, including deafness and depression, has puzzled and inspired. The author looks at the relationship between Beethoven's health and creativity to show how the composer was able to transcend physical and emotional torment to produce some of the most powerful and beautiful music in Western culture.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Mai, F. M. (2007). Diagnosing genius: the life and death of Beethoven . McGill-Queen's University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mai, François Martin. 2007. Diagnosing Genius: The Life and Death of Beethoven. Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mai, François Martin. Diagnosing Genius: The Life and Death of Beethoven Montreal: McGill-Queen's University Press, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mai, François Martin. Diagnosing Genius: The Life and Death of Beethoven McGill-Queen's University Press, 2007.
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