Beethoven

About “Beethoven”

Edmund Morris's book on Ludwig van Beethoven explores the composer's life as a man of extraordinary complexity and intelligence, focusing on his interactions with aristocrats during a period of political upheaval and his creation of enduring musical masterpieces despite progressive deafness. The book examines Beethoven's personal relationships, including his private desires for women, and emphasizes the profound nature of his music, conceived on the other side of silence.