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100 1 _aGuerber, H. A.
_q(Hélène Adeline),
_d1859-1929
245 1 0 _aStories of the Wagner Opera
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-09
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Daniel Emerson Griffith and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Stories of the Wagner Opera" by H. A. Guerber is a collection of narrative sketches written in the late 19th century. It serves as an accessible introduction to the operatic works of Richard Wagner, outlining the stories and themes of his notable operas. Through its concise retellings, the book aims to illuminate the dramatic narratives and complex characters that Wagner crafted for the stage. At the start of this collection, the author presents a preface that clarifies the intent behind these sketches: to provide readers with a clear outline of Wagner's operas. The opening section focuses on "Rienzi, the Last of the Tribunes," detailing the tumultuous political landscape of 14th century Rome and introducing the protagonist, Rienzi, who rises to rally the oppressed citizens against the corrupt nobility. Guerber depicts the challenges faced by Rienzi, including personal tragedy and the struggle for power, setting the stage for a narrative filled with themes of popular revolt, idealistic ambition, and the consequences of unchecked authority. This initial insight sets a tone for the rest of the collection, where each opera's story is summarized with clarity and engaging detail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOperas -- Stories, plots, etc.
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Stories, plots, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16840
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