Letters of Richard Wagner: Selected and Edited by Wilhelm Altmann. Translated ... By M. M. Bozman. [With Portraits.]
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ISBN13: 9781025797823
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Through these letters, readers gain insight into the genesis of Wagner's revolutionary operas and his vision for the Gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art. The correspondence illuminates his complex interactions with contemporaries, his persistent financial difficulties, and the unwavering dedication required to realize his ambitious projects, including the construction of the Bayreuth Festspielhaus.
This collection serves as a vital resource for musicologists, historians, and admirers of 19th-century culture. It captures the passionate, often turbulent voice of a man whose impact on Western music and drama remains profound. By documenting the personal thoughts behind the public persona, Letters of Richard Wagner remains an essential primary source for understanding the Romantic era's most transformative genius.
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