Uh, Schumann tried to kill himself in 1833, but Clara Wieck-- fiancee-- she kept him alive via the metronome, which, sadly, also drove him insane. ###>Schumann a essayé de se suicider en 1833, mais Clara Wieck... sa fiancée... l'a sauvé et gardé en vie via le métronome, ce qui, malheureusement, a rendu Schumann fou.