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Diagnosing genius

François Martin Mai · 2007

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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.

Book details

Year
2007
Language
English
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Editions
2
Pages
270
ISBN
9780773531901

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