02053cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500110014726400510015830000470020933600260025633700260028233800360030850000310034450800770037552011920045253400450164465300310168985600430172014441UtSlPG20260610133335.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aRunciman, John F.,d1866-191610aWagner 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-24  aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Wagner" by John F. Runciman is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, exploring both his formative years and his subsequent rise to fame in the world of music. The book indicates a focus on Wagner's artistic evolution and the influences that shaped his genius throughout his life.  The opening of the text provides a backdrop for understanding the world in which Wagner was born, elucidating the musical landscape of early 19th-century Germany. It outlines Wagner's childhood in Leipzig, the loss of his father, the influence of his stepfather who was involved in the theatre, and hints at young Wagner's early aspirations that blended an interest in drama with the burgeoning musical scene around him. Early struggles with poverty and a passion for operatic conducting mark this stage of Wagner's life, highlighting his relentless determination to forge a path in music despite the challenges he faced. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of his works and the personal trials he encountered along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWagner, Richard, 1813-188340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14441