Richard Wagner's Poems: The Ring Of The Nibelung (1888)

By Richard Wagner

Book Overview

Richard Wagner's Poems: The Ring of the Nibelung (1888) is a collection of poems written by the renowned German composer Richard Wagner. The collection includes four epic poems - ""Das Rheingold"", ""Die Walk�����re"", ""Siegfried"", and ""G������tterd�����mmerung"" - which together form the Ring Cycle, one of the most influential and celebrated works in the history of opera. The poems are based on Norse mythology and tell the story of a cursed ring that brings destruction to all who possess it. The cycle explores themes of power, love, greed, and redemption, and features a cast of complex and memorable characters, including gods, giants, dwarves, and heroes. Wagner's writing is characterised by its sweeping grandeur and vivid imagery, and his use of leitmotifs - recurring musical themes that represent specific characters, objects, or ideas - is particularly notable. This edition of the poems includes an introduction by the translator, Margaret Armour, and a preface by Wagner himself. It is an essential read for anyone interested in classical music, opera, or mythology.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: 1165483270
• ISBN13: 9781165483273
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"