Wagner’s Dramas and Greek Tragedy (1919)

Wagner's Dramas and Greek Tragedy is a book written by Pearl Cleveland Wilson and published in 1919. The book explores the influence of Greek tragedy on the operas of Richard Wagner. Wilson argues that Wagner's works, particularly his Ring cycle, draw heavily on themes and motifs from ancient Greek drama, and that his music is imbued with the same sense of fate and destiny that characterizes the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The book provides a detailed analysis of Wagner's music and libretti, as well as a comparison with the works of the Greek tragedians. It also discusses the historical and cultural context in which Wagner worked, and the ways in which his ideas about art and society were shaped by his engagement with Greek literature and philosophy. Overall, Wagner's Dramas and Greek Tragedy offers a unique perspective on the intersection of two great artistic traditions, and sheds light on the enduring appeal of both Wagner and the Greek tragedians.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.