Beethoven: A Biographical Romance (1880)

Beethoven: A Biographical Romance is a book written by Heribert Rau in 1880. The book is a biography of the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven, but it is written in a romanticized style that emphasizes the emotional and dramatic aspects of his life. Rau covers Beethoven's childhood, his early musical education, his rise to fame as a composer, and his personal life, including his struggles with deafness and his relationships with women. The book also includes a detailed analysis of Beethoven's most famous works, including the Ninth Symphony and the Moonlight Sonata. Overall, Beethoven: A Biographical Romance is a vivid and engaging portrait of one of the greatest composers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.