Diagnosing genius : the life and death of Beethoven / François Martin Mai.
| Author/creator | Mai, François Martin |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press, ©2007. |
| Description | xviii, 270 pages : illustrations, facsimiles, portraits ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Foreword / Anton Kuerti -- Preface -- Setting -- Beethoven's life -- Beethoven's health problems -- Interpretation -- Illness and creativity -- Appendices -- Glossary of medical terms -- Beethoven's medical history -- Criteria for alcohol dependence and abuse -- Dr Andreas Wawruch's medical report. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Foreword by Anton Kuerti. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN | 9780773531901 |
| ISBN | 0773531904 |