02188cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000350012624500250016126400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801980040352011660060153400450176765300310181285600430184342875UtSlPG20260610134000.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a06006353  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aPraeger, Ferdinand,d1815-189110aWagner as I Knew Him 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-06-04  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)  a"Wagner as I Knew Him" by Ferdinand Praeger is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book aims to provide insights into the life and character of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, as seen through the eyes of Praeger, a close friend and confidant. It explores Wagner's thoughts, ambitions, and contradictions, seeking to illuminate the complexities of his persona and the impact of his revolutionary ideas on music and society.  The opening of the work sets the stage for this intimate exploration, detailing Praeger's long-standing friendship with Wagner, which spans nearly fifty years. Praeger emphasizes his intent to offer an honest portrayal of Wagner, acknowledging both his genius and his flaws. It outlines the essence of Wagner's character as a fiercely committed thinker and artist, grappling with society's criticism while pursuing the transformative power of art. The narrative initiates a deeper inquiry into Wagner's early influences, family background, and formative experiences, laying a foundation for a nuanced biography that promises to reveal the man behind the music. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWagner, Richard, 1813-188340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42875