The Resource The ring of truth : the wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung, Roger Scruton
The ring of truth : the wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung, Roger Scruton
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- Summary
- "The vital, carefully crafted discussion on Wagner's masterpiece, offering deep insight into both the work itself and profound perspective on certain key philosophical questions. Richard Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times, and has fascinated both critics and devotees for over a century and a half. No recent study has examined the meaning of Wagner's masterpiece with the attention to detail and intellectual power that Roger Scruton brings to it in this inspiring account. The Ring of Truth is an exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of the Ring from a writer whose knowledge and understanding of the Western musical tradition are the equal of his capacities as a philosopher. Scruton shows how, through musical connections and brilliant dramatic strokes, Wagner is able to express truths about the human condition which few other creative artists have been able to convey so convincingly. For Wagner, writes Scruton, the task of art is to "show us freedom in its immediate, contingent, human form, reminding us of what it means to us. Even if we live in a world from which gods and heroes have disappeared we can, by imagining them, dramatize the deep truths of our condition and renew our faith in what we are." Love, death, sacrifice and the liberation that we win through sacrifice--these are the great themes of the Ring, as they are of this book. Scruton's passionate and moving interpretation allows us to understand more fully than ever how Wagner conveys his ideas about who we are, and why the Ring continues to be such a hypnotically absorbing work."--Publisher's description
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- vii, 400 pages
- Contents
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- Preface
- Introduction: The Work and the Man
- History and Culture
- The Story
- How the Music Works
- Understanding the Story
- Character and Symbol
- Love and Power
- Siegfried and Other Problems
- Retrospect
- Appendix: Leitmotifs and Musical Examples
- Notes
- Index
- Isbn
- 9781468315493
- Label
- The ring of truth : the wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
- Title
- The ring of truth
- Title remainder
- the wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
- Statement of responsibility
- Roger Scruton
- Title variation
- Wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung
- Subject
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- Music -- History and criticism
- Musikphilosophie
- Musique -- Histoire et critique
- Oper
- Opera -- Philosophy and aesthetics
- Operas -- Analysis, appreciation
- Operas -- Analysis, appreciation
- Operas -- Literary themes, motives
- Operas -- Literary themes, motives
- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Opéras -- Thèmes, motifs littéraires
- Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner, Richard)
- Symbolismus
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Criticism and interpretation
- Opéras -- Analyse et appréciation
- Music
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- "The vital, carefully crafted discussion on Wagner's masterpiece, offering deep insight into both the work itself and profound perspective on certain key philosophical questions. Richard Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times, and has fascinated both critics and devotees for over a century and a half. No recent study has examined the meaning of Wagner's masterpiece with the attention to detail and intellectual power that Roger Scruton brings to it in this inspiring account. The Ring of Truth is an exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of the Ring from a writer whose knowledge and understanding of the Western musical tradition are the equal of his capacities as a philosopher. Scruton shows how, through musical connections and brilliant dramatic strokes, Wagner is able to express truths about the human condition which few other creative artists have been able to convey so convincingly. For Wagner, writes Scruton, the task of art is to "show us freedom in its immediate, contingent, human form, reminding us of what it means to us. Even if we live in a world from which gods and heroes have disappeared we can, by imagining them, dramatize the deep truths of our condition and renew our faith in what we are." Love, death, sacrifice and the liberation that we win through sacrifice--these are the great themes of the Ring, as they are of this book. Scruton's passionate and moving interpretation allows us to understand more fully than ever how Wagner conveys his ideas about who we are, and why the Ring continues to be such a hypnotically absorbing work."--Publisher's description
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- Scruton, Roger
- Illustrations
- music
- Index
- index present
- Literary form
- non fiction
- Nature of contents
- bibliography
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- Wagner, Richard
- Wagner, Richard
- Wagner, Richard
- Wagner, Richard
- Wagner, Richard
- Wagner, Richard
- Opera
- Operas
- Operas
- Music
- Opéras
- Opéras
- Musique
- Music
- Operas
- Operas
- Musikphilosophie
- Oper
- Symbolismus
- Label
- The ring of truth : the wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung, Roger Scruton
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-369) and index
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- volume
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- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
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- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Preface -- Introduction: The Work and the Man -- History and Culture -- The Story -- How the Music Works -- Understanding the Story -- Character and Symbol -- Love and Power -- Siegfried and Other Problems -- Retrospect -- Appendix: Leitmotifs and Musical Examples -- Notes -- Index
- Control code
- 1011601397
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- vii, 400 pages
- Isbn
- 9781468315493
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
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- n
- Note
- WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650
- Other physical details
- music
- Specific material designation
- regular print
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1011601397
- Label
- The ring of truth : the wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung, Roger Scruton
- Bibliography note
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-369) and index
- Carrier category
- volume
- Carrier category code
-
- nc
- Carrier MARC source
- rdacarrier
- Content category
- text
- Content type code
-
- txt
- Content type MARC source
- rdacontent
- Contents
- Preface -- Introduction: The Work and the Man -- History and Culture -- The Story -- How the Music Works -- Understanding the Story -- Character and Symbol -- Love and Power -- Siegfried and Other Problems -- Retrospect -- Appendix: Leitmotifs and Musical Examples -- Notes -- Index
- Control code
- 1011601397
- Dimensions
- 24 cm
- Extent
- vii, 400 pages
- Isbn
- 9781468315493
- Media category
- unmediated
- Media MARC source
- rdamedia
- Media type code
-
- n
- Note
- WorldCat record variable field(s) change: 650
- Other physical details
- music
- Specific material designation
- regular print
- System control number
- (OCoLC)1011601397
Subject
- Music -- History and criticism
- Musikphilosophie
- Musique -- Histoire et critique
- Oper
- Opera -- Philosophy and aesthetics
- Operas -- Analysis, appreciation
- Operas -- Analysis, appreciation
- Operas -- Literary themes, motives
- Operas -- Literary themes, motives
- Criticism, interpretation, etc
- Opéras -- Thèmes, motifs littéraires
- Ring des Nibelungen (Wagner, Richard)
- Symbolismus
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Criticism and interpretation
- Opéras -- Analyse et appréciation
- Music
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