Passion: Beethoven's son - the inspiration for his greatest work (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781439260531)

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.'

Author: Susan Lund
ISBN-10: 1439260532
ISBN-13: 9781439260531
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/25/2010
Pages: 132
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.24w x 0.28d