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Book SynopsisBeethoven's often-discussed "dark side", marked by paranoia, narcissism, and obsession, is brought into focus by Peter J. Davies, who examines both the composer's genetic roots and the familial cruelty and neglect that defined his childhood.
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chronological Calendar Childhood and Adolescence Religious Beliefs and Attitudes Beethoven's Religious Music Work Habits and Pastimes Beethoven's Personality I: Paranoid Character Beethoven's Personality II: Other Traits Stresses Humour and the Eternal Feminine Beethoven's Personality III: Manic-Depressive Tendencies: The Suffering Depressive Composer Beethoven's Personality IV: Manic-Depressive Tendencies, Upswings of Mood, Sanity, Genetics, Creativity Bibliography Index of Beethoven's Works in This Volume General Index
