Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde": An Essay on the Wagnerian Drama by Hight
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| Author | Hight, George Ainslie, 1851-1937 |
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| Title | Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde": An Essay on the Wagnerian Drama |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Tiffany Vergon, Charles Aldarondo, Cam Venezuela, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Wagner's 'Tristan und Isolde': An Essay on the Wagnerian Drama" by George Ainslie Hight is a critical examination of Richard Wagner's dramatic works, likely written in the early 20th century. This essay serves as a primer for newcomers interested in Wagner's artistry, aiming to clarify the distinct elements that set his compositions apart from previous operatic traditions, particularly in the context of "Tristan und Isolde." Hight highlights the need for a deeper understanding of Wagner's aims and the challenges faced by audiences conditioned by earlier French and Italian operas. The beginning of the essay sets the tone for Hight's exploration into Wagner's philosophy and artistry, emphasizing the necessity of altering one's perception to appreciate Wagner's innovations. Hight argues that an understanding of Wagner's work requires an unlearning of contemporary operatic preconceptions and calls for readers to engage with the emotional depths conveyed through Wagner’s music and drama. The initial chapters introduce various themes including the significance of Wagner's theoretical writings and the nature of Wagner's dramatic expression, discussing the broader implications of his work in the context of art and societal values. Hight portrays Wagner not only as a composer but as a reformer of dramatic art, urging readers to comprehend the organic unity of the arts he pursued in his dramatic structures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 |
| Subject | Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Tristan und Isolde |
| Subject | Opera |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7834 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 15, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 83 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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