Books by Alexander Wheelock Thayer

American author Alexander Wheelock Thayer (1817-97) sought to write an authoritative biography of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). A landmark in its use of source material, it remained unfinished at his death. This three-volume English edition, translated and revised from German versions, was first published in 1921.

American author Alexander Wheelock Thayer (1817-97) sought to write an authoritative biography of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). A landmark in its use of source material, it remained unfinished at his death. This three-volume English edition, translated and revised from German versions, was first published in 1921.

American author Alexander Wheelock Thayer (1817-97) sought to write an authoritative biography of the composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). A landmark in its use of source material, it remained unfinished at his death. This three-volume English edition, translated and revised from German versions, was first published in 1921.

The description for this book, Thayer's Life of Beethoven, Part I, will be forthcoming.

"Tenth paperback printing, for the first time in two volumes, 1991"--Title page verso.