| Passion: Beethoven's son - the inspiration for his greatest work Contributor(s): Lund, Susan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1439260532 ISBN-13: 9781439260531 Publisher: Booksurge Publishing OUR PRICE: $12.34 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5.24" W x 7.99" (0.32 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Against the background of the Napoleonic wars, Beethoven's illegitimate son by his Immortal Beloved is brought up in Frankfurt by her husband whilst Beethoven in Vienna adopts his late brother's child. Beethoven writes the Missa Solemnis to awaken his son's spiritual awareness after the four-year old boy is stricken by illness. Reader reactions: 'Powerful & moving.' 'Enjoyable & informative... a touching love story.' 'An extraordinary story, beautifully told.' |