Description

Stories From Wagner is a collection of tales that retell the famous operas of Richard Wagner in a simplified and accessible way. The book is written by J. Walker McSpadden, an American author, and was first published in 1905. The stories cover some of Wagner's most well-known works, including The Flying Dutchman, Tannh��user, Lohengrin, Tristan and Isolde, and The Ring of the Nibelung. Each story provides a brief synopsis of the opera's plot, as well as introducing the main characters and themes. The book is aimed at a younger audience, but can be enjoyed by anyone who wants to learn more about Wagner's operas. The language is clear and easy to understand, and the stories are accompanied by illustrations that help bring the characters and scenes to life. Overall, Stories From Wagner is a great introduction to the world of Wagnerian opera and a must-read for anyone who wants to explore this fascinating genre.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.