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Beethoven

by Maynard Solomon · 1977 · 554 pages

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Hailed as a masterpiece for its original interpretations of Beethoven's life and music, this edition takes into account the latest information and literature. Includes a 30-page bibliographical essay, numerous illustrations, and a full-color pictorial biography of the composer.

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Subject
biographyhistorymemoir
Genre
historical fiction
Themes
musicart
Setting
germanyaustria
Audience
adult
Length
long · 554 pages

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