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Title: Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas" by John F. Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an examination of the life and works of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, emphasizing his artistic journey and the evolution of his operatic style. Runciman aims to present a straightforward depiction of Wagner's achievements and struggles, avoiding excessive theorizing or bias regarding Wagner's complex legacy. The opening of the book introduces Richard Wagner's early life, detailing his birth in Leipzig during a turbulent time marked by war and strife. It discusses his family background, the influence of his theatrical stepfather, and the early signs of his creativity amidst personal and societal hardships. Runciman explores Wagner's formative years, including his education and the development of his passion for music and drama, setting the stage for understanding the extraordinary talent that led to Wagner becoming one of the most significant figures in operatic history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, John F., 1866-1916
EBook No.: 16431
Published: Aug 4, 2005
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas
Note: Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas" by John F. Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an examination of the life and works of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, emphasizing his artistic journey and the evolution of his operatic style. Runciman aims to present a straightforward depiction of Wagner's achievements and struggles, avoiding excessive theorizing or bias regarding Wagner's complex legacy. The opening of the book introduces Richard Wagner's early life, detailing his birth in Leipzig during a turbulent time marked by war and strife. It discusses his family background, the influence of his theatrical stepfather, and the early signs of his creativity amidst personal and societal hardships. Runciman explores Wagner's formative years, including his education and the development of his passion for music and drama, setting the stage for understanding the extraordinary talent that led to Wagner becoming one of the most significant figures in operatic history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, John F., 1866-1916
EBook No.: 16431
Published: Aug 4, 2005
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.