Richard Wagner

By Elbert Hubbard

Book Overview

The book ""Richard Wagner"" by Elbert Hubbard is a biography of the famous German composer and conductor, Richard Wagner. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Wagner's life, from his childhood and early years as a musician, to his rise to fame and his controversial personal life. The author delves into Wagner's musical style, exploring the composer's unique approach to opera and his influence on the development of classical music. The book also examines Wagner's political beliefs and their impact on his work, as well as his relationships with notable figures such as Franz Liszt and King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Overall, ""Richard Wagner"" provides a thorough and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of classical music.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great: Musicians, by Elbert Hubbard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610429X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162888199
• ISBN13: 9781162888194
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"