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The Character of a Genius: Beethoven in Perspective Hardcover - 2001
by Peter J. Davies
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- Title The Character of a Genius: Beethoven in Perspective
- Author Peter J. Davies
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 376
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Westport, Connecticut, U.S.A.
- Date 2001-10-30
- ISBN 9780313319136 / 0313319138
- Weight 1.48 lbs (0.67 kg)
- Dimensions 9.56 x 6.42 x 1.09 in (24.28 x 16.31 x 2.77 cm)
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Themes
- Topical: Health & Fitness
- Library of Congress subjects Composers - Austria, Beethoven, Ludwig van - Psychology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2001018022
- Dewey Decimal Code B
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Citations
- Choice, 05/01/2002, Page 1594
- Reference and Research Bk News, 02/01/2002, Page 180
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