Vie de Beethoven by Romain Rolland
"Vie de Beethoven" by Romain Rolland is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and struggles of the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven, highlighting both his artistry and personal challenges, particularly his battle with deafness and loneliness. Rolland aims to present Beethoven not just as a musical genius, but as a heroic figure whose life embodies the struggle against misery and mediocrity. The openingof the work sets a poignant tone, introducing Beethoven's tumultuous existence marked by hardship and isolation. It emphasizes the oppressive environment of Europe at the time, portraying a society that stifles ambitions and nobility of spirit. Rolland expresses a belief that all who face suffering can find solace in the stories of heroes like Beethoven, who persevered through personal tragedies. The text further describes Beethoven's difficult upbringing and early life, where his talents were exploited by his father, setting the stage for a life that, while celebrated, was fraught with significant personal trials and an enduring yearning for connection and joy amidst suffering. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rolland, Romain, 1866-1944 |
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| Title | Vie de Beethoven |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Beethoven, Ludwig van, 1770-1827 |
| Subject | Composers -- Germany -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66878 |
| Release Date | Dec 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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