The ring of the nibelung by richard wagner goodreads. The works are based loosely on characters from the norse sagas and the nibelungenlied. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. No recent study has examined the meaning of wagners masterpiece with the attention to detail and intellectual power that roger scruton brings to it in this inspiring account. It preoccupied wagner for much of his adult life and revolutionized the nature of opera, the orchestra, the demands on singers and on the.
These books show the original german in parallel with the english, which is. There had long been a need for a modern english translation of wagners ringa version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the german libretto. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. His own libretto to the operas, translated by andrew porter, is an intricate system of metric patterns, imaginative metaphors and alliteration, combining to produce the music in text. Buy the ring of the nibelung by richard wagner isbn.
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