Art Life and Theories of Richard Wagner Selected From His Writings and Translated by Edward L. Burlingame; With a Preface, a Catalogue of Wagner's Published Works and Drawings of the Bayreuth Opera House

This compilation of Richard Wagner's writings is essential reading for anyone interested in the composer's aesthetic and philosophical views. Covering topics ranging from the nature of music to the role of the artist in society, Wagner's prose is lucid, passionate, and deeply informed by his own creative work. Edward L. Burlingame's translation is elegant and accessible, and his preface provides valuable background on Wagner's life and times.

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