| Contents |
Omega -- Canonisation -- Origins -- The early years: 1770-92 -- Vienna: 1793-99 -- Revolution and change -- Landmarks: 1800-04 -- Hero and heroine -- Passions and enigmas -- 'A pure romantic': 1806-08 -- Entr'acte: 1809-13 -- The Congress of Vienna -- 'The most celebrated of living composers' -- Apotheosis. |
| Abstract |
This book examines the composer's significance and traces his life from early years to his great triumphs. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 5) and index. |
| LCCN | 78053221 |
| ISBN | 0846704870 (Two continents) : |
| ISBN | 0846704609 (Two continents) (pbk.) |
