The influence of Shakespeare on Richard Wagner / Margaret Inwood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Inwood, Margaret.

Contributor:

Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

Series:

Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 64.

Studies in the history and interpretation of music

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883--Criticism and interpretation.

Wagner, Richard.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Influence.

Shakespeare, William.

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883.

Criticism and interpretation.

Local Subjects:

Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883--Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

xx, 213 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Lewiston, NY : Edwin Mellen Press, [1999]

Contents:

Chapter 1 The Influence of Shakespeare on Wagner's Early Works 1

Chapter 2 A Survey of Wagner's Writings about Shakespeare's Influence in His Theory of Opera 19

Wagner's Writings on the Shakespearian Nature of His Music-Dramas 21

Wagner's Writings on the Shakespearian Presentation of His Operas 39

Wagner's Writings on the Shakespearian Inspiration for His Symphonic approach to Opera 46

Chapter 3 The Use of Motifs by Shakespeare and Wagner 55

Chapter 4 Shakespearian Features in Wagner's Mature Works 123

Wagner's Attitude to Shakespeare 124

Shakespearian and Wagnerian Tragedy 127

Shakespearian and Wagnerian Themes and Preoccupations 160

Nature 162

Woman as Redeemer in Shakespeare and Wagner 169

The Problem of Power in Shakespeare and Wagner 171

Patriotism in Shakespeare and Wagner 173

The Ring 175

Further Shakespearian Parallels in Wagner's Operas 193.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-208) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Sabin W. Colton, Jr., Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

0773477748

088946426X

OCLC:

42863194