Richard Wagner's Prose Works V8

Richard Wagner�������s Prose Works V8: Posthumous, Etc. (1899) is a collection of essays and writings by the famous German composer and music theorist, Richard Wagner. This volume is the eighth in a series of publications that contain Wagner�������s non-musical writings, including his thoughts on art, politics, and society. The essays in this particular volume were published posthumously, after Wagner�������s death in 1883. The collection includes a wide range of topics, from Wagner�������s thoughts on the role of music in society to his opinions on the German language and literature. Some of the essays are more personal in nature, such as �������A Last Word on �������Parsifal,�������������� in which Wagner defends his final opera against criticism. Others are more political, such as �������Religion and Art,������� in which Wagner argues that art and religion are intertwined and that true art must be rooted in a religious worldview. Overall, this volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Wagner�������s philosophy and ideas, as well as for those interested in the broader cultural and intellectual context of the era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.