“A great poet is the most precious jewel of a nation.”
Quote by Ludwig van Beethoven
Work
Letters from the Collection of Ludwig Nohl: Also His Letters to the Archduke Rudolph, Cardinal-Archbishop of Olmütz, K.W. from the Collection of Ludwig, Ritter Von Köchel. Translated by Lady Wallace, with a Portrait and Facsimile
Letters from the Collection of Ludwig Nohl presents a collection of correspondence between Ludwig Nohl and the Archduke Rudolph, Cardinal-Archbishop of Olmütz. The letters offer insights into the personal and political relationships of the time. The volume is translated from the original German by Lady Wallace and includes a portrait and facsimile of the original letters. more
Author
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven, born in Bonn, Germany in 1770, was an outstanding composer whose works had a profound impact on classical and romantic music, regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music. more
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