The Romance Of King Ludwig II Of Bavaria: His Relations With Wagner And His Bavarian Fairy Palaces (1901)

By Frances A. Gerard

Book Overview

The Romance of King Ludwig II of Bavaria: His Relations with Wagner and His Bavarian Fairy Palaces is a historical book written by Frances A. Gerard in 1901. The book explores the life of King Ludwig II, the King of Bavaria, who was known for his love of art, music, and architecture. The author delves into Ludwig's relationship with the famous composer Richard Wagner, and how their collaboration led to the creation of some of the most iconic operas of all time, such as Tristan and Isolde and The Ring of the Nibelung.The book also discusses Ludwig's passion for building fairy tale-like castles, such as Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace, which still attract millions of visitors every year. The author provides a detailed description of these castles, including their architecture, interior design, and the inspiration behind their creation.The book offers a unique insight into the life of one of the most fascinating monarchs of the 19th century, who was known for his eccentricities, his love of the arts, and his tragic end. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, art, and architecture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of Europe's most enigmatic monarchs.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: 1104700018
• ISBN13: 9781104700010
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"