Beethoven and greco-roman antiquity

Auteur :
Zanden, Jos van der
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781032047102
Date de publication :
31 mai 2023
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The author demonstrates that Beethoven’s engagement with Greco-Roman culture was deep and ongoing, and that it ventured beyond the non-committal. Drawing on a comprehensive investigation of primary sources he examines what Beethoven knew of such topics like history, art, politics and philosophy of antiquity.