Wagnerism
Book • 2020
In 'Wagnerism', Alex Ross delves into the vast and complex legacy of Richard Wagner, examining how his music and ideas have intersected with literature, politics, philosophy, and other arts across more than 150 years.
The book explores Wagner's influence on figures like Nietzsche, George Eliot, and Philip K. Dick, as well as his impact on modernism and contemporary culture.
The book explores Wagner's influence on figures like Nietzsche, George Eliot, and Philip K. Dick, as well as his impact on modernism and contemporary culture.
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