Wagner's Heroines (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166605117)

Wagner's Heroines is a book written by Constance Elizabeth Maud in 1896, which explores the female characters in the operas of the famous composer Richard Wagner. The book provides a detailed analysis of the female roles in Wagner's works, including the iconic characters of Br�����nnhilde, Isolde, and Kundry. Maud examines the themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption that are prevalent in these characters and their relationships with the male characters in the operas. She also explores the historical and cultural context in which Wagner wrote these works, and how his personal life and beliefs influenced his portrayal of women. Wagner's Heroines is a fascinating study of some of the most complex and powerful female characters in the history of opera, and a must-read for anyone interested in Wagner's works or the portrayal of women in literature and the arts.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: Constance Elizabeth Maud
ISBN-10: 1166605116
ISBN-13: 9781166605117
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 302
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.63d