Wagner and His Work Volume 1 is a book that tells the story of the life of Richard Wagner, a German composer, and his work. The book is written by Henry T. Finck, a music critic and journalist who wrote extensively about Wagner's music. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is a biography of Wagner, which covers his early life, his education, his musical career, and his personal life. The second part of the book is a critical analysis of Wagner's music, including his operas, his orchestral works, and his choral compositions. Finck provides detailed commentary on each of Wagner's works, discussing their themes, their musical structure, and their historical significance. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in Wagner's life and work.In Two Volumes.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.