Richard Wagner, Fritz Lang, and the Nibelungen

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Exploring the intersection of aesthetics and anti-Semitism, this book delves into Richard Wagner's opera cycle and Fritz Lang's film, examining how both works reflect German identity through their portrayal of villains as non-Germanic and Jewish. David Levin highlights the role of narration in these narratives, suggesting it embodies a Jewish potential for manipulation. The tragic fate of the hero Siegfried, linked to his narrative involvement, underscores the complex dynamics of cultural identity and artistic expression in German art.