Bibliograph

The Mozart myths, a critical reassessment, William Stafford

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The Mozart myths, a critical reassessment, William Stafford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-277) and index

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contains biographical information

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Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Mozart myths

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

24852866

Responsibility statement

William Stafford

Sub title

a critical reassessment

Summary

This ambitious work separates what is actually known (and can be known) about Mozart from the many myths and legends that have grown up about his life and character, notably the narratives about the circumstances of his death and his alleged immaturity, drinking, extravagance, womanizing, and unreliability

Table Of Contents

Melodrama and evidence -- Was there foul play? -- The medical history -- Beast and angel -- Eve's part in his downfall -- Genius and misfit -- The rebel -- A theodicy -- Existentialist scepticism -- Conclusion

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