Wagner, Women And Song

Wagner, Women and Song is a book written by Sigmund Spaeth that explores the life and work of the famous German composer Richard Wagner. The book delves into Wagner's personal relationships with women, including his turbulent marriage to his wife Cosima and his affairs with other women. It also examines the role of women in Wagner's operas, analyzing the characters and their significance in his works. Spaeth provides a detailed analysis of Wagner's music, discussing the themes and motifs that run throughout his compositions. The book also includes a comprehensive guide to Wagner's operas, providing background information and analysis of each work. Spaeth's writing is engaging and accessible, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the life and work of Richard Wagner.THIS 30 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Stories Behind the World's Great Music, by Sigmund Spaeth. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419113313.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.