📱 eBook en inglés RICHARD WAGNER AND HIS POETICAL WORK, FROM "RIENZI" TO "PARSIFAL"

In "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from Rienzi to Parsifal," Judith Gautier offers a comprehensive exploration of Wagners evolution as a composer and his intricate relationship with poetry. This work delves deeply into Wagners artistic vision, exploring how each opera reflects his philosophical and aesthetic ideals. Gautier employs a lyrical and analytical style, weaving together historical context and personal insights to illuminate Wagners influence on music and literature. The text engages with the thematic consistencies that underpin Wagners oeuvre, from the grand aspirations of Rienzi to the spiritual profundities of Parsifal, mapping his journey through innovation and expressive depth. Judith Gautier, a prominent literary figure and the daughter of the influential poet, Theophile Gautier, was deeply immersed in the cultural landscape of her time. Her firsthand engagement with the Parisian artistic circles, alongside her admiration for Wagners work, imbued her scholarship with both passion and authority. Gautiers familiarity with the music scene and her poetic sensibility enriched her critiques, articulating a nuanced understanding of Wagners contributions to the opera world and the broader cultural dialogue. This book is a must-read for any scholar, musician, or lover of the arts seeking to grasp Wagners legacy in a broader literary and philosophical framework. Gautiers insightful examinations offer rich perspectives that enhance our appreciation of both Wagners operas and their poetic foundations.