Title:
Diagnosing genius : the life and death of Beethoven
Author:
Publication Date:
2007
Publication Information:
Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2007.
Physical Description:
xviii, 270 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 24 cm
ISBN:
9780773531901
Abstract:
Beethoven's extraordinary ability to compose great music despite severe health problems, including deafness and depression, has puzzled and inspired. The author looks at the relationship between Beethoven's health and creativity to show how the composer was able to transcend physical and emotional torment to produce some of the most powerful and beautiful music in Western culture.
General Note:
Foreword by Anton Kuerti.
Contents:
Foreword / Anton Kuerti -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Setting -- Beethoven's life -- Beethoven's health problems -- Interpretation -- Illness and creativity -- Appendices -- Glossary of medical terms -- Beethoven's medical history -- Criteria for alcohol dependence and abuse -- Dr Andreas Wawruch's medical report -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.
Language:
English
