The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie - The Ring of the Niblung - Volume I - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham

Exploring Norse mythology, this collection features Richard Wagner's groundbreaking operas, translated into English by Margaret Armour. It includes the prelude "The Rhinegold" and the three operas of the Ring Cycle: "The Valkyrie," "Siegfried," and "The Twilight of the Gods." Wagner's innovative approach, known as Gesamtkunstwerk, integrates poetry, visual art, music, and drama, transforming the opera landscape. His works reflect a blend of romanticism and a deep exploration of mythic themes.