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Title: Opera Stories from Wagner
Note: Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Opera Stories from Wagner" by Florence Akin is a collection of children's stories based on the operas of Richard Wagner, written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1915. The book presents a retelling of significant tales from Wagner's operas, primarily focusing on works such as "The Rhine Gold," "The Valkyrie," "Siegfried," and "Twilight of the Gods." It aims to introduce younger audiences to the themes and narratives found in Wagner's dramatic works in an engaging and accessible manner. The stories within the book explore the adventures of various characters from Wagner's operas, showcasing the epic tales of love, greed, and the consequences of ambition. Readers encounter figures such as the Rhine-daughters who lose their precious gold to the greedy dwarf Alberich, the brave hero Siegmund, and the valiant Siegfried, who ultimately faces a fierce dragon. Each tale unfolds with captivating elements such as magic, fierce battles, and profound teachings about the value of love over material wealth. The narrative emphasizes that true happiness cannot be found in gold, but rather in the bonds of love and friendship, culminating in the restoration of balance and joy to the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Akin, Florence, 1878-1962
EBook No.: 9456
Published: Jul 24, 2005
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Operas -- Stories, plots, etc.
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Stories, plots, etc.
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Opera Stories from Wagner
Note: Reading ease score: 93.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Opera Stories from Wagner" by Florence Akin is a collection of children's stories based on the operas of Richard Wagner, written in the early 20th century, specifically around the year 1915. The book presents a retelling of significant tales from Wagner's operas, primarily focusing on works such as "The Rhine Gold," "The Valkyrie," "Siegfried," and "Twilight of the Gods." It aims to introduce younger audiences to the themes and narratives found in Wagner's dramatic works in an engaging and accessible manner. The stories within the book explore the adventures of various characters from Wagner's operas, showcasing the epic tales of love, greed, and the consequences of ambition. Readers encounter figures such as the Rhine-daughters who lose their precious gold to the greedy dwarf Alberich, the brave hero Siegmund, and the valiant Siegfried, who ultimately faces a fierce dragon. Each tale unfolds with captivating elements such as magic, fierce battles, and profound teachings about the value of love over material wealth. The narrative emphasizes that true happiness cannot be found in gold, but rather in the bonds of love and friendship, culminating in the restoration of balance and joy to the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Akin, Florence, 1878-1962
EBook No.: 9456
Published: Jul 24, 2005
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Operas -- Stories, plots, etc.
Subject: Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Stories, plots, etc.
LoCC: Music: Literature of music
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.