Prose Works: 8

By Richard Wagner and William Ashton Ellis

Book Overview

This volume contains the collected prose writings of Richard Wagner, the influential 19th-century composer and theorist, translated by William Ashton Ellis. Wagner's prose provides invaluable insight into his artistic philosophy and the development of his groundbreaking operatic works. His writings cover a range of topics, from music theory and aesthetics to cultural criticism and reflections on the nature of art.

These essays offer a comprehensive understanding of Wagner's intellectual landscape, revealing the ideas that shaped his innovative compositions. Readers interested in music history, opera, and the intellectual currents of the 19th century will find this collection an indispensable resource. Explore the mind of one of music's most revolutionary figures through his own words.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1245154281
• ISBN13: 9781245154284
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"