Ernest Newman (1868-1959) was undoubtedly the greatest Wagnerian critic of his age. (His magisterial four-volume Life of Richard Wagner is also reissued in this series.) In this 1914 work, he attempts 'a complete and impartial psychological estimate' of a complex and frequently misinterpreted genius. He notes that such an attempt would have been impossible before the publication in 1911 of Wagner's autobiographical Mein Leben, but in his opening chapter he also warns against a na???ve reading of that work, and of others by ...
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Ernest Newman (1868-1959) was undoubtedly the greatest Wagnerian critic of his age. (His magisterial four-volume Life of Richard Wagner is also reissued in this series.) In this 1914 work, he attempts 'a complete and impartial psychological estimate' of a complex and frequently misinterpreted genius. He notes that such an attempt would have been impossible before the publication in 1911 of Wagner's autobiographical Mein Leben, but in his opening chapter he also warns against a na???ve reading of that work, and of others by people 'who combine the maximum of good intentions with the minimum of critical insight'. He is clear-sighted about the strengths of Wagner the artist, not least his need to be 'the central sun of his universe', which of course led to Wagner the man behaving pettily, selfishly and frequently as a tyrant. This lucid account richly deserves its place in the history of Wagner studies.
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Good Condition. Cover a little worn and scuffed. Pages are free from notes or highlighting. Firm, tight bindings; spine intact. In very good used condition overall. Publisher's note: "Ernest Newman (1868-1959) was undoubtedly the greatest Wagnerian critic of his age. In this 1914 work, which deserves its place in the history of Wagner studies, he attempts 'a complete and impartial psychological estimate' of a complex and frequently misinterpreted genius who could also behave like a petty tyrant." Size: 21.6 x 14 x 2.4 cm. xv, 386 pp. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883; Germany; Composers; ISBN: 1406775045. ISBN/EAN: 9781406775044. Add. Inventory No: 230212ABK006022.
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