Tannhauser

Tannhauser: A Dramatic Poem is a work of literature written by the renowned German composer Richard Wagner and published in 1906. The book is a poetic retelling of the medieval German legend of Tannhauser, a knight and minstrel who becomes torn between his love for the pure and virtuous Elisabeth and his desire for the sensual pleasures offered by the goddess Venus. The story takes place in the court of the Landgrave of Thuringia, where Tannhauser and other knights compete in a singing contest. Tannhauser's song praises Venus, which causes outrage among the other knights and leads to his banishment from the court. He seeks refuge in Venus' realm, where he indulges in sensual pleasures for years until he finally realizes the emptiness of his existence and longs to return to the world of mortals. The book explores themes of love, temptation, redemption, and the struggle between the spiritual and the sensual. It is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with rich descriptions of the characters, settings, and emotions. Tannhauser: A Dramatic Poem is a classic work of literature that continues to captivate readers with its timeless tale of human passion and the search for meaning.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.