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Lohengrin, Son Of Parsifal: A Mystical Drama

Richard Wagner

Lohengrin, Son of Parsifal: A Mystical Drama is a book by the renowned German composer and librettist Richard Wagner. The book is a retelling of the famous medieval legend of Lohengrin, the Knight of the Swan, who comes to the aid of a damsel in distress and marries her, but only on the condition that she never asks his name or origin. The story is set in the mystical world of the Grail, and it explores themes of love, loyalty, honor, and sacrifice.Wagner's version of the legend is a complex and highly symbolic work, filled with allusions to ancient mythology, Christian theology, and Wagner's own philosophical and artistic ideas. The book is written in the form of a drama, with dialogue, stage directions, and musical notation, and it was intended to be performed as an opera. The characters are vividly drawn, and the language is rich and poetic, with many passages of soaring beauty and emotional intensity.Lohengrin, Son of Parsifal: A Mystical Drama is a masterpiece of Wagnerian art, and it is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of German literature. It is a profound exploration of the human condition, and it continues to inspire and captivate readers and audiences today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Jun 8th, 2006
  • Pages: 108
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.26in - 0.37lb
  • EAN: 9781428626850
  • Categories: MysticismOccultismMetaphysics