The Occult In The Life And Work Of Richard Wagner

By Édouard Schuré

Book Overview

The Occult In The Life And Work Of Richard Wagner is a book written by Edouard Schure that explores the influence of the occult on the life and work of the famous composer Richard Wagner. The book delves into the various esoteric beliefs and practices that Wagner was interested in, including theosophy, alchemy, and Norse mythology. Schure examines how these occult ideas influenced Wagner's operas, such as Parsifal and The Ring Cycle, and how they shaped his personal beliefs and worldview. The book also explores Wagner's connections to various occult figures of his time, such as Madame Blavatsky and Guido von List. Overall, The Occult In The Life And Work Of Richard Wagner provides a fascinating insight into the role that the supernatural and mystical played in the life and creative output of one of the most important composers of the 19th century.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis, by Edouard Schure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100200.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116155873X
• ISBN13: 9781161558739
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"