Cover Hardcover
Size 312 Pages
Format 13,5 x 21,0
ISBN 978-3-7117-2074-0
First published 2019
»To Kill a Genius«
In 19th century Vienna, amidst euphoria and madness, Hans Rott struggles for survival. The young, gifted composer lives in poverty and solely for his music. His exceptional talent gets him caught up in the artistic rivalry of an era: Between Anton Bruckner who supports him and Johannes Brahms who disapproves of his work. Gradually the circumstances worsen. Trying to make due with inheritances, gifts and loans, Hans is forbidden his beloved's hand in marriage and his state of mind steadily deteriorates. Plagued by increasing delusions, his last hope is to finally perform his symphony.
In this moving »Künstlerroman« Ingvar Hellsing Lundqvist brings a forgotten genius to life.