Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung - A Companion (Paperback, New edition)

This is the first literal, word-for-word translation of Wagner's epic masterwork with the full German text. Stewart Spencer's version is at once reliable and readable, adhering closely to the original verse form and to Wagner's poetic intentions. The German text is given in parallel, and Spencer also contributes illuminating footnote and an introductory essay. Other specially commissioned essays discuss the Cycle's musical structure, its philosophical implications, its medieval sources and Wagner's own changing attitude to its meaning. An appendix of Wagner's rejected versions, copious notes on the translation, a glossary of the names of characters in the Ring, an extensive bibliography and reviews of CD- and video-recordings conclude the volume.

General

Imprint:	Thames and Hudson
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	October 2010
First published:	October 2000
Editors:	Stewart Spencer
Dimensions:	230 x 156 x 37mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	384
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-500-28194-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Opera Books > Music > Musical scores, lyrics & libretti Promotions
LSN:	0-500-28194-7
Barcode:	9780500281949

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