CHAPTER XVII. Beethoven’s Character and Personality--His

Disposition--Evil Effects of Early Associations and Inadequate Intellectual Training--Sentimental Ideals not Realized in Conduct--Self-sufficiency and Pride--The Homage of Young Disciples--Love of Nature--Relations with Women--Conceptions of Virtue--Literary Tastes--His Letters--The Sketchbooks--His Manner of Compositions--Origin of His Deafness 245