The Life of Beethoven (Classic Reprint)

Although on appearing for the first time as the editoi of a literary publication, my feelings may be somewhat like those of a child putting on a new dress, yet I feel the responsibility of my position far more than its novelty; foi the subject of my first essay is one not to be approached by me, at least, without seriousness and reverence. That the amount, however, of this editorial responsibility may be thought neither greater nor less than it really is, I must beg leave to state my precise share in this publication, and to advert to the qualifications with which I have entered on my task. In acceding toM r. Colburn srequest, that I would add to theE nglish translation of Schindler sB iography of Beethoven, which he was about to publish, such explanatory notes, characteristics, and letters as might tend more fully to illustrate and complete the whole, I had to subscribe to one clause in the agreement between Mr. Schindler and the publisher, namely, that the work should be given as he wrote it, without omission or alteration. The Notes bearing my signature, then, are all that belong to me in this volume. The Supplement is, however, of my collection, and will be found to consist of the following documents :L etters from Beethoven to Kapell-meister Hoffmeister and C. F. Peters, music publishers, relative to the sale of some of his compositions. Letter on the first appearance of Beethoven sF idelio. Beethoven sL etters toM adame Bettine Von A rnim. Letter of Madame Bettine Von Arnim toG othe. AD ay with Beethoven. Beethoven sL etters toM ademoiselle Von Breuning, Wegeler nd Riet.
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