"Ludvig van Beethoven was a genius whose very name sparks melodies in the ear. But who was Beethoven before he became 'Beethoven'? ... Mikael Ross (The Thud) tells the story of Beethoven's years leading up to Beethoven's first major public appearance in Vienna in 1795. Beginning in 1778, the Beethoven family lives a difficult life in Bonn. The father, Johann, battles with alcoholism and is deep in debt. Only young Ludwig and his talent at the piano offer any hope for the future--if only he would stop composing his own pieces and just play what's expected of him"--Page 4 of cover.
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