Wagner and Aeschylus

The Ring and the Oresteia

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• Michael Ewans

Parameter

• 272 Seiten
• 10 Lesestunden

• Kritik

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The book explores the influence of Aeschylus's Oresteia on Wagner's Ring cycle, highlighting how themes of fate, justice, and the human condition in the ancient Greek trilogy resonate within Wagner's operatic work. It delves into the connections between the two, analyzing how Aeschylus's dramatic elements and philosophical inquiries informed Wagner's artistic vision and narrative structure. Through this examination, the text reveals the profound impact of classical literature on modern compositions.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Einband: Hardcover