The Legends of the Wagner Drama

By Jessie Laidlay Weston

Book Overview

The Legends of the Wagner Drama by Jessie L. Weston is a detailed exploration of the mythology and folklore that inspired the operas of Richard Wagner. The book delves into the ancient legends and sagas that Wagner drew upon in his works, including the Nibelungenlied, the Eddas, and the Grail legends. Weston examines the themes and symbolism in Wagner's operas, and shows how they reflect the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the time. She also provides biographical information on Wagner, and discusses his artistic vision and the controversies surrounding his work. The Legends of the Wagner Drama is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of opera, mythology, or German culture.1900. Studies in mythology and romance. Regarding Wagner and his works, so much had already been written and published, however there was one branch of the subject which could hardly be said to have received the full attention which it undoubtedly deserves. This work aims deals with the relation of Wagner's work to the literary and legendary sources upon which it is founded. It is with the hope of leading others to examine these legends for themselves that these studies were written.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: 1162592850
• ISBN13: 9781162592855
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"