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Book SynopsisThe legend of the Swan Knight who rescues a princess from the forces of pagan evil is one of Christian Europe's foundation myths. Lohengrin transformed Wagner into an international figure almost overnight, and it remained his most popular work throughout the nineteenth century. Thomas Grey proposes that this was because it offered a cautious taste of his later works, while preserving some of the familiar traditions of French grand opera. John Deathridge asks why Wagner denied its Christian symbolism, and Janet Nelson argues that his vision of the Christian Middle Ages prefigured a modern historical approach. The English translation is by Amanda Holden.Contents: Wagner's Alter Ego', John Deathridge; Wagner's Lohengrin': between Grand Opera and Musikdrama, Thomas S. Grey; History, Women's History and beyond History in Lohengrin', Janet L. Nelson; Lohengrin in Brabant, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm; Lohengrin: Poem by Richard Wagner; Lohengrin: English Translation by Amanda Holden
Trade ReviewBrilliantly produced and superb value.' * Sunday Times * All these will provide the new opera-goer with food for thought.' * Daily Telegraph * Wholehearted recommendation of this valuable new series.' * TLS *
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Wagner's 'Alter Ego' by John Deathridge Wagner's 'Lohengrin': between grand opera and Musikdrama by Thoams S. Grey History, Women's History and Beyond History in 'Lohengrin' by Janet L. Nelson Lohengrin in Brabant by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm Thematic Guide 'Lohengrin' by Richard Wagner English translation by Amanda Holden Act One Act Two Act Three Bibliography and Contributors Discography
