The Occult in the Life and Work of Richard Wagner (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169189188)

""The Occult In The Life And Work Of Richard Wagner"" by Edouard Schure is a book that explores the influence of occultism on the life and work of the famous German composer Richard Wagner. The author delves into the various occult beliefs and practices that Wagner was interested in, such as theosophy, alchemy, and Nordic mythology. Schure examines how these beliefs influenced Wagner's artistic vision and his approach to creating music, operas, and dramas. The book also explores the connections between Wagner's work and the esoteric traditions of his time, including the Rosicrucian movement and Freemasonry. Through a detailed analysis of Wagner's life and work, Schure provides a fascinating insight into the role of occultism in the development of one of the most influential composers in the history of music.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Genesis of Tragedy and the Sacred Drama of Eleusis, by Edouard Schure. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100200.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.

Author: Edouard Schure
ISBN-10: 1169189180
ISBN-13: 9781169189188
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 34
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.13d