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Focusing on the dramatic elements of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, this book explores how these aspects shape its construction and meaning, addressing misconceptions that arise from neglecting this perspective. It provides an in-depth analysis of the four dramas within the tetralogy and connects them to the works of Shakespeare and Greek tragedians, reflecting Wagner's influences. Additionally, a concluding chapter examines similar dramatic techniques in Wagner's other opera, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, enriching the understanding of his artistry.
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Dramatic Technique and Meaning in Wagner's Ring, Michael Buckley
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- 2020
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- Title
- Dramatic Technique and Meaning in Wagner's Ring
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Michael Buckley
- Publisher
- Austin Macauley Publishers LLC
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 178
- ISBN13
- 9781788781978
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Focusing on the dramatic elements of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, this book explores how these aspects shape its construction and meaning, addressing misconceptions that arise from neglecting this perspective. It provides an in-depth analysis of the four dramas within the tetralogy and connects them to the works of Shakespeare and Greek tragedians, reflecting Wagner's influences. Additionally, a concluding chapter examines similar dramatic techniques in Wagner's other opera, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, enriching the understanding of his artistry.