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100 1 _aHaweis, H. R.
_q(Hugh Reginald),
_d1839-1901
245 1 0 _aParsifal: Story and Analysis of Wagner's Great Opera
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-04
508 _aE-text prepared by David Newman, V. L. Simpson, Chuck Greif, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Parsifal: Story and Analysis of Wagner's Great Opera" by H. R. Haweis is a comprehensive exploration of Wagner's renowned opera, published in the early 20th century. This book falls into the category of a musical analysis and commentary, offering insights into the themes, characters, and narrative of the opera. The author, H. R. Haweis, seeks to unravel the layers of meaning within "Parsifal," discussing its deep connections to religious symbolism and the human experience, making it an intriguing read for opera enthusiasts and those interested in musical literature. The book provides a detailed analysis of the opera's three acts, portraying the journey of Parsifal, the "guileless one," who becomes embroiled in the mystical world of the Grail and the struggle between good and evil. Haweis introduces significant characters such as Amfortas, the wounded king, and Kundry, who embodies the conflict of desire and redemption. As Parsifal confronts the sorcerer Klingsor and ultimately grasps his role in healing Amfortas, the narrative unfolds themes of sacrifice, purity, and spiritual awakening. Through vivid descriptions and emotional depth, Haweis effectively captures the essence of Wagner's work, inviting readers to appreciate its philosophical and artistic grandeur. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOperas -- Stories, plots, etc.
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Parsifal
653 _aPerceval (Legendary character) -- Drama
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20264
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