Wagner Sketches - William Ashton Ellis - Bog

Wagner Sketches: 1849, A Vindication (1892) is a book written by William Ashton Ellis. It is a collection of sketches and notes made by the famous composer Richard Wagner in the year 1849, which have been translated and annotated by Ellis. The sketches provide a unique insight into Wagner's creative process and the development of his ideas for his operas. The book also features a vindication of Wagner's controversial political views, which were a source of criticism during his lifetime. Ellis argues that Wagner's views were misunderstood and misrepresented, and that they were actually progressive and forward-thinking. Overall, Wagner Sketches: 1849, A Vindication (1892) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Richard Wagner, as well as for those interested in the history of music and politics in the 19th century.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.