Richard Wagner by Champfleury
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"Richard Wagner" by Champfleury is a biography written during the mid-19th century. The book examines the artistic journey and struggles of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, particularly focusing on his groundbreaking contributions to music and opera. The text blends personal reflections with commentary on Wagner's impact on the music world, providing insight into the cultural atmosphere of the time. In this work, Champfleury captures the essence of Wagner's music through vivid descriptions
and personal anecdotes, offering readers a glimpse into the emotional and artistic landscape of the composer. He discusses Wagner's public reception, his innovative musical techniques, and the challenges he faced as a proscribed artist. The narrative highlights the transformative power of Wagner's music—not as mere entertainment, but as a profound expression of human experience. The author also reflects on the contrasts Wagner represented in relation to contemporary criticism and public sentiment, revealing a deep appreciation for the richness and complexity of Wagner's art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Champfleury, 1821-1889 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | unk84169305 |
| Title | Richard Wagner |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34382 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34382-2 |
| Release Date | Nov 20, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 336 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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