Wagner and Suicide

by John Louis DiGaetani

Composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883) likely suffered from a manic-depressive disorder but in his time very little was known about mental illness, and suicide was not a topic for general discussion. Wagner was often plagued by extreme mood swings; he used his operas, especially the librettos, to express himself and his personal difficulties.

This investigation of the suicidal themes in Wagner's life and operas--Die Fliegender Hollander,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786414774
• ISBN13: 9780786414772
• Release Date: April 2003
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 203 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher