Hero's Destiny

Focusing on Beethoven's life and work, this monograph presents over two hundred thousand words of essays, poems, and prose by a Chinese American author. It explores various facets of Beethoven, including his emotional experiences, historical context, and ideological influences, while offering in-depth analyses of his compositions. The author's unique perspective as a nonacademic scholar allows for original arguments and insights, making this work rich in historical detail and personal commentary, free from conventional constraints.