Contents: Preface; Chapter I – VII about Wagner’s Life and Work; VIII. "Die Feen"—"Das Liebesverbot" " Rienzi"; XIX. "Der Fliegende Hollander"; X. “Tannhäuser”; XI. ”Lohengrin”; XII. “Tristan und Isolde”; XIII. “Die Meistersinger; XIV. “Der Ring des Nibelungen”; XV. “Parsifal”; Appendices. From the Preface: “I have therefore endeavoured to present to the reader as comprehensive a view as possible of an artist whose manysided versatility is unique—a man whose life is a shining example of pluck in the face of difficulties.” From anthrowiki.at: “Wilhelm Richard Wagner (May 22, 1813 in Leipzig – February 13, 1883 in Venice) was a German composer, playwright, poet, writer, theater director and conductor. He is considered one of the most important innovators of European music in the 19th century.” With Illustrations and Portraits. This book is part of ‘The Master Musicians Series’, edited by Frederick J. Crowest. Source: Internet Archive; Digitizing Sponsor: Microsoft; Contributor: Cornell University Library