Beethoven and the Grosse Fuge by Kahn Robert S

Author:Kahn, Robert S.
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Scarecrow Press Inc.
Published: 2010-03-14T16:00:00+00:00

Then, incredibly, Beethoven attempts to instruct the Bigots on proper behavior:

If I said that something dreadful would result from my going to see you, that was certainly meant rather as a jest, the purpose of which was to show you that everything concerned with you attracts me more and more, so that my dearest wish is to be able to live with you both for ever. Then supposing that there were some deeper meaning in my statement, why, even the most sacred friendship can often have other secret implications, but—on that account to put a wrong construction on your friend’s secret—because you cannot fathom it at once—that you should not do, dear Bigot and dear Marie. For never, never will you find me dishonorable. Since my childhood I have learned to love virtue—and everything beautiful and good—Indeed you have hurt me very deeply—But your action will only serve to strengthen our friendship more and more—

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