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100 1 _aMcSpadden, J. Walker
_q(Joseph Walker),
_d1874-1960
245 1 0 _aStories from Wagner
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-03-14
505 0 _aIntroduction -- The ring of the curse -- Parsifal the pure -- Lohengrin, the swan knight -- Tannhäuser, the knight of song -- The master singers -- Rienzi, the last of the tribunes -- The flying Dutchman -- Tristan and Isolde.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"Stories from Wagner" by J. Walker McSpadden is a collection of retellings of Wagner's operas written in the early 20th century. The work aims to make the intricate stories of these renowned operas accessible to younger audiences, recounting tales filled with gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. This particular volume covers several key operas, including "The Ring of the Nibelung," "Tristan and Isolde," and "Parsifal," among others, aiming to capture the essence and grandeur of Wagner's original narratives. The opening of "Stories from Wagner" introduces the reader to the rich mythological landscape that inspired Wagner's operas. It begins with a captivating account of the Rhine-Gold and the conflict that arises from its coveted power, featuring the playful Rhine-daughters and the greedy dwarf Alberich’s theft of the treasure. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the broader themes of love, greed, and ambition, showcasing the interactions between the divine and the mortal, ultimately laying the groundwork for the epic tales and characters that will be further explored throughout the collection. The tone is inviting and engaging, suggesting that young readers can expect both adventure and moral lessons woven into these timeless stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOperas -- Stories, plots, etc. -- Juvenile literature
653 _aWagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas. Selections -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aWagner, Richard,
_d1813-1883
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47139
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