Richard Wagner And His Poetical Work

Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work: From Rienzi to Parsifal is a book written by Judith Gautier and published in 1883. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the famous German composer Richard Wagner, covering his entire career from his early opera Rienzi to his final masterpiece Parsifal. The author delves into Wagner's life and artistic vision, exploring his musical innovations and his influence on the development of opera as an art form. Gautier also examines the themes and motifs that run throughout Wagner's work, including his use of mythology and his exploration of the human psyche. The book provides a detailed analysis of Wagner's operas, including their librettos, musical structure, and historical context. Gautier's writing is insightful and engaging, making this book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Richard Wagner.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.