Situates Schubert within the social and cultural climate of Biedermeier Vienna, critically examining the "Poor Schubert" legends.
Critics from Scenaria note that the book allows modern readers to "know Schubert better than those of his own era" by providing analytical insights into every facet of his career. The Cambridge Companion to Schubert
Essays on the transformation of the genre and his choice of poets. Situates Schubert within the social and cultural climate
Charts the composer’s reputation from his own time through the 19th century in Germany, England, and France, including a history of performance practice. including a history of performance practice.