A review by isabelchang5
Beethoven: Anguish and Triumph by Jan Swafford

5.0

Musical popularization books generally fall into two different categories: Those that include musical notation and those that do not. This book is a perfect balance of both worlds and can be perfectly enjoyed by readers who cannot read music. As an academic musician myself, I absolutely loved the academic and historical rigour of the book. Highly recommended for these who want to deep dive into Beethoven's life.