A Biographical Study of the Man and an Explanation of His Work Henderson, W. J. (William James) 1855-1937 creator text utu 2014 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Richard Wagner: His Life and His Dramas" by W. J. Henderson is a biographical study written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the life of Richard Wagner, detailing both his personal history and the artistic aspirations that drove his compositions. By examining his life and the intricacies of his major works, the book likely caters to both music enthusiasts and those interested in Wagner's complex character. The opening of the book introduces the ancestry and early life of Richard Wagner, setting the stage for his prolific career. It details the challenges faced by Wagner's family after the early death of his father and how these circumstances influenced his upbringing. The passage highlights young Wagner's burgeoning talent, his influences, and the beginning of his journey toward becoming a celebrated composer. Notably, it discusses the pivotal moments in Wagner’s childhood, including his encounters with notable figures like Weber, which instigated his aspiration to create innovative musical dramas. Thus, the introduction establishes Wagner’s early promises and foreshadows his tumultuous but groundbreaking journey in music. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2014-01-26 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) 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/44767 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44767 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134028.0 44767