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100	1		_aRunciman, John F., _d1866-1916
245	1	0	_aRichard Wagner, Composer of Operas
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-08-04
508			_aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883
653			_aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16431
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