Runciman, John F. 1866-1916 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Richard Wagner, Composer of Operas" by John F. Runciman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an examination of the life and works of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, emphasizing his artistic journey and the evolution of his operatic style. Runciman aims to present a straightforward depiction of Wagner's achievements and struggles, avoiding excessive theorizing or bias regarding Wagner's complex legacy. The opening of the book introduces Richard Wagner's early life, detailing his birth in Leipzig during a turbulent time marked by war and strife. It discusses his family background, the influence of his theatrical stepfather, and the early signs of his creativity amidst personal and societal hardships. Runciman explores Wagner's formative years, including his education and the development of his passion for music and drama, setting the stage for understanding the extraordinary talent that led to Wagner becoming one of the most significant figures in operatic history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-08-04 Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas ML Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16431 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16431 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133402.0 16431