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Ep. 131 Wagner's Tannhäuser

Opera For Everyone

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The Warrior Poets and the Tradition of Minnesingers

This chapter delves into the characters of Wagner's opera, focusing on the Minnesingers who embody both warrior and poet roles. It explores the historical significance of courtly love and its intersection with masculinity and nobility in medieval culture, contrasting the Minnesingers with later artistic traditions.

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