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OverviewWith this study the author «opened up a previously locked door of Beethoven research» (Martin Geck). The book presents conclusive answers to questions that had occupied critics for more than a century. It makes clear what exactly Beethoven and his contemporaries meant by the term «heroic». It proves that the «heroic-allegorical ballet» The Creatures of Prometheus is a key work for an understanding of the Eroica, and shows that Beethoven associated the First Consul of the French Republic, Napoleon Bonaparte, with the mythical figure of the Titan Prometheus. The book draws on interdisciplinary researches in the areas of Greek Mythology, Napoleonic History and Comparative Literature. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Constantin Floros , Ernest Bernhardt-KabischPublisher: Peter Lang AG Imprint: Peter Lang AG Edition: New edition Dimensions: Width: 14.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 0.310kg ISBN: 9783631628324ISBN 10: 3631628323 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 22 December 2012 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsContents: Testimonies regarding Beethoven’s sources of Inspiration – Previous Hypotheses on the Subject of the Eroica – The Semantics of the Term «Eroica» – The Subject of Salvatore Vigano’s Heroic Ballet The Creatures of Prometheus – Beethoven’s Prometheus Music – The Genesis of the Eroica – The Eroica in its Relation to the Prometheus Music and Other Works – The Titan Prometheus - Bonaparte as viewed by Beethoven and his Time.ReviewsAbout the German edition of this book: «Floros’ work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed.» (William Kinderman, 1997) «Floros’ monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven’s political views.» (Thomas Sipe, 1998) About the German edition of this book: Floros' work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed. (William Kinderman, 1997) Floros' monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven's political views. (Thomas Sipe, 1998) About the German edition of this book: Floros' work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed. (William Kinderman, 1997) Floros' monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven's political views. (Thomas Sipe, 1998) About the German edition of this book: Floros' work has shown that the links between the ballet and the symphony are more substantial than has usually been assumed. (William Kinderman, 1997) Floros' monograph presents an innovative synthesis. It has had a great impact on Eroica criticism, and has sparked a trend in interpreting Beethoven's political views. (Thomas Sipe, 1998) Author InformationConstantin Floros is professor emeritus of musicology at the University of Hamburg. Among his monographs are volumes on the origin of Gregorian neumes, about Gustav Mahler, Anton Bruckner, Johannes Brahms, and Alban Berg. Ernest Bernhardt-Kabisch is professor emeritus of English and Comparative Literature at Indiana University. He has translated several books by Constantin Floros. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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