The famous playwright's enlightening and provocative criticism surveys the four Wagner operas known as The Ring. Shaw explores the works' philosophic and social ideology as well as Wagner's life, music drama versus grand opera, the role of the Leitmotif in unifying the cycle, Siegfried's character, and many other fascinating subjects.

Publisher

Dover Publications

Composer

Richard Wagner

Binding

Softcover

Pages

176

ISBN

9780486217079

Stock code

9780486217079

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