The Perfect Wagnerite

The Perfect Wagnerite is a book by George Bernard Shaw that provides an analysis of the works of Richard Wagner and his influence on music and culture. The book discusses various aspects of Wagner's operas, including their themes, musical structure, and dramatic elements. It also explores the philosophical ideas behind Wagner's work and how they relate to broader cultural trends in Europe during the late 19th century. Overall, The Perfect Wagnerite is a comprehensive study of one of the most influential composers in history and his impact on the world of music.

By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1898 · Genre: Non-fiction, Music Criticism, Philosophy · 15 chapters

Contents

• Preliminary Encouragements
• The Ring of the Niblungs
• The Rhine Gold
• Wagner as Revolutionist
• The Valkyries
• Siegfried
• Siegfried as Protestant
• Night Falls on the Gods
• Why he Changed his Mind
• Wagner's own Explanation
• The Music of the Ring
• The Old and the New Music
• The Nineteenth Century
• The Music of the Future
• Bayreuth

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• Saint Joan (1924)
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• Arms and the Man (1894)
• Candida (1913)
• The Doctor's Dilemma (1911)
• Caesar and Cleopatra (1909)
• The Six of Calais (1934)
• All works by George Bernard Shaw