The Mozart myths : a critical reassessment / William Stafford.
| Author/creator |
Stafford, William |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Publication Info | Stanford, CA : Stanford University Press, 1991. |
| Description | viii, 285 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| Local note | Little-275174 |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-277) and index. |
| LCCN | 91065301 |
| ISBN | 0804719373 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Music | Music Stacks | ML410.M9 S73 1991 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |