My Life — Volume 1 By: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
In "My Life - Volume 1," Richard Wagner provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into his personal and professional journey. Through a series of autobiographical essays, Wagner recounts his early years, his struggles as a young composer, and his eventual rise to fame. Wagner's writing style is engaging and introspective, offering readers a candid look at the man behind the music. His passion for his craft is evident throughout the book, as he describes the creative process and the challenges he faced along the way. What sets this book apart is Wagner's willingness to delve into the more controversial aspects of his life, including his tumultuous relationships and his radical political beliefs. This honesty and self-awareness make for a compelling read, providing insight into the complexities of Wagner's character. Overall, "My Life - Volume 1" is a captivating and thought-provoking memoir that will appeal to both fans of Wagner's music and those interested in the life of a brilliant and complex artist. First Page: This eBook was produced by John Mamoun with help from Charles Franks and the Online distributed proofreading website My Life, Volume 1 By Richard Wagner TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE CONTENTS MY LIFE PART I. 1813 1842 PART II. 1842 1850 (Dresden) PREFACE The contents of these volumes have been written down directly from my dictation, over a period of several years, by my friend and wife, who wished me to tell her the story of my life. It was the desire of both of us that these details of my life should be accessible to our family and to our sincere and trusted friends; and we decided therefore, in order to provide against a possible destruction of the one manuscript, to have a small number of copies printed at our own expense. As the value of this autobiography consists in its unadorned veracity, which, under the circumstances, is its only justification, therefore my statements had to be accompanied by precise names and dates; hence there could be no question of their publication until some time after my death, should interest in them still survive in our descendants, and on that point I intend leaving directions in my will. If, on the other hand, we do not refuse certain intimate friends a sight of these papers now, it is that, relying on their genuine interest in the contents, we are confident that they will not pass on their knowledge to any who do not share their feelings in the matter... Continue reading book >>

My Life — Volume 1 By: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)

In "My Life - Volume 1," Richard Wagner provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into his personal and professional journey. Through a series of autobiographical essays, Wagner recounts his early years, his struggles as a young composer, and his eventual rise to fame.

Wagner's writing style is engaging and introspective, offering readers a candid look at the man behind the music. His passion for his craft is evident throughout the book, as he describes the creative process and the challenges he faced along the way.

What sets this book apart is Wagner's willingness to delve into the more controversial aspects of his life, including his tumultuous relationships and his radical political beliefs. This honesty and self-awareness make for a compelling read, providing insight into the complexities of Wagner's character.

Overall, "My Life - Volume 1" is a captivating and thought-provoking memoir that will appeal to both fans of Wagner's music and those interested in the life of a brilliant and complex artist.

First Page:

This eBook was produced by John Mamoun with help from Charles Franks and the Online distributed proofreading website

My Life, Volume 1

By Richard Wagner

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE CONTENTS MY LIFE

PART I. 1813 1842 PART II. 1842 1850 (Dresden)

PREFACE

The contents of these volumes have been written down directly from my dictation, over a period of several years, by my friend and wife, who wished me to tell her the story of my life. It was the desire of both of us that these details of my life should be accessible to our family and to our sincere and trusted friends; and we decided therefore, in order to provide against a possible destruction of the one manuscript, to have a small number of copies printed at our own expense. As the value of this autobiography consists in its unadorned veracity, which, under the circumstances, is its only justification, therefore my statements had to be accompanied by precise names and dates; hence there could be no question of their publication until some time after my death, should interest in them still survive in our descendants, and on that point I intend leaving directions in my will.

If, on the other hand, we do not refuse certain intimate friends a sight of these papers now, it is that, relying on their genuine interest in the contents, we are confident that they will not pass on their knowledge to any who do not share their feelings in the matter... Continue reading book >>

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