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Richard Wagner is regarded as the quintessential artist of the nineteenth century, with his work encompassing various art forms of the era. Dieter Borchmeyer presents a systematic and comprehensive account of Wagner's aesthetic theory, focusing on his often-overlooked prose writings and ideas on music drama through the lenses of literature, idea connections, and art sociology. The significance of classical Greek art and mythology in Wagner's work is highlighted, alongside detailed examinations of his connections to major figures and forms in world theatre, including Shakespeare, commedia dell'arte, popular theatre, and puppet theatre. The influence of the historical and social novel on Wagner is also explored. Additionally, the author offers a thorough analysis of Cosima Wagner's Diaries and sheds new light on Wagner's relationship with Nietzsche, particularly regarding Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy. Central to this study are Wagner's music dramas, from Die Feen to Parsifal, analyzed within their literary, ideological, and socio-political contexts, including the issue of anti-Semitism. Originally published in German in 1982, this work has become a standard reference in Wagner scholarship and is now available in English for the first time, featuring a revised edition with new chapters on the music dramas.
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Richard Wagner, Dieter Borchmeyer
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- 1991
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