Ludwig van Beethoven's Life - Volume Two

The second volume of Ludwig van Beethoven's biography, written by Alexander Wheelock Thayer, delves deep into the composer's later years, marked by personal and artistic challenges. It depicts his increasing deafness, which presented him with enormous emotional trials, as well as his tireless creative energy, which, despite adverse circumstances, produced new masterpieces. The book reveals how Beethoven channeled his inner conflicts into powerful music, always maintaining his independence and artistic integrity. This volume offers fascinating insights into the development of a genius whose life was characterized by passion, suffering, and an unwavering pursuit of artistic perfection.

Ludwig van Beethoven's Life - Volume Two is an unaltered, high-quality reprint of the original 1872 edition.