Richard Wagner: The Man and His Work (1914)

Richard Wagner: The Man And His Work is a book written by Oliver Huckel and published in 1914. The book is a comprehensive biography of the famous German composer Richard Wagner, who is known for his operas such as Tristan und Isolde and The Ring of the Nibelung. The author explores Wagner's life from his childhood to his death, detailing his early struggles as a musician, his political views, and his personal relationships. The book also delves into Wagner's creative process, analyzing his musical techniques and the themes and motifs that are present in his works. The author uses primary sources such as Wagner's letters and interviews with people who knew him to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of the composer. Overall, Richard Wagner: The Man And His Work is a fascinating exploration of the life and art of one of the most important figures in the history of classical music.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.