Beethoven, the Man and the Artist, as Revealed in His Own Words gathers the composer’s own sayings, letters, diary entries, and recorded remarks into a self-portrait drawn entirely from his utterances. The collection lets Beethoven speak for himself on music, art, nature, faith, and the trials of his life.
Arranged by theme, the extracts reveal his lofty ideals, his fierce independence, his humour, and his suffering, offering an intimate glimpse into the mind of a supreme artist. The book serves as a compact and revealing introduction to Beethoven’s character and beliefs. Drawn straight from the source, it brings the reader into direct contact with the thoughts of one of music’s greatest figures.