The Truth About Wagner (Paperback)

Paperback. "The Truth About Wagner" is a compelling biographical investigation into the life and legacy of the legendary German composer, Richard Wagner. Drawing upon significant primary sources, including the then-newly discovered Burrell Collection of letters and documents, Philip Dutton Hurn offers a revisionist perspective on Wagner's personal history. The work focuses heavily on the composer's relationship with his first wife, Minna Wagner, and seeks to correct the idealized or biased narratives established by earlier biographers and the Bayreuth circle.By examining the man behind the monumental operas, this study provides a nuanced look at Wagner's character, his creative struggles, and the domestic realities that influenced his musical output. Hurn explores the discrepancies between Wagner's public persona and his private correspondence, shedding new light on the inspirations behind his greatest works. It remains an essential read for musicologists and enthusiasts of the Romantic era who wish to understand the complexities of one of history's most influential yet controversial figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…