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The Nibelung's Ring: English Words to Richard Wagner's Ring Des Nibelungen (1877)
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The Nibelung’s Ring: English Words to Richard Wagner’s Ring Des Nibelungen (1877)

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The Nibelung's Ring is a book that provides the English translation of Richard Wagner's famous opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung. This cycle consists of four operas, namely Das Rheingold, Die Walk?????re, Siegfried, and G??????tterd?????mmerung. The original German version of this work was first performed in 1876, and it is considered one of the greatest achievements in the history of opera.Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung is an epic tale of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. It tells the story of a magical ring that grants its owner immense power but also brings about their downfall. The cycle explores themes such as greed, love, power, and the nature of humanity.The Nibelung's Ring book provides the English translation of the libretto, or the text of the opera, along with annotations and notes that help readers understand the complex plot and characters. It also includes an introduction that provides background information on Wagner and his work, as well as an overview of the opera cycle.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in opera, mythology, or literature. It offers a unique insight into one of the most significant works of art in Western culture and allows readers to experience Wagner's masterpiece in a new and accessible way.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 August 2009
Pages
362
ISBN
9781120037831

The Nibelung's Ring is a book that provides the English translation of Richard Wagner's famous opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung. This cycle consists of four operas, namely Das Rheingold, Die Walk?????re, Siegfried, and G??????tterd?????mmerung. The original German version of this work was first performed in 1876, and it is considered one of the greatest achievements in the history of opera.Richard Wagner's The Ring of the Nibelung is an epic tale of gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. It tells the story of a magical ring that grants its owner immense power but also brings about their downfall. The cycle explores themes such as greed, love, power, and the nature of humanity.The Nibelung's Ring book provides the English translation of the libretto, or the text of the opera, along with annotations and notes that help readers understand the complex plot and characters. It also includes an introduction that provides background information on Wagner and his work, as well as an overview of the opera cycle.This book is an essential read for anyone interested in opera, mythology, or literature. It offers a unique insight into one of the most significant works of art in Western culture and allows readers to experience Wagner's masterpiece in a new and accessible way.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.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Kessinger Publishing
Country
United States
Date
1 August 2009
Pages
362
ISBN
9781120037831