Tristan Chord Wagner and Philosophy

Name: Tristan Chord Wagner and Philosophy
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ISBN: 9780805071894

ISBN-10: 080507189X

ISBN-13: 9780805071894

Edition: Revised

Authors: Bryan Magee

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Richard Wagner's devotees have ranged from the subtlest minds (Proust) to the most brutal (Hitler). The enduring fascination with his works arises not only from his singular fusion of musical innovation and theatrical daring, but also from his largely overlooked engagement with the boldest investigations of modern philosophy. In this radically clarifying book, Bryan Magee traces Wagner's intellectual quests, from his youthful embrace of revolutionary socialism to the near-Buddhist resignation of his final years. Magee shows how abstract thought can permeate music and stimulate creations of great power and beauty. And he unflinchingly confronts the Wagner whose paranoia, egocentricity, and…

Book details

List price: $28.00
Publisher: Picador
Publication date: 10/1/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 424
Size: 5.50" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

Bryan Magee has had a distinguished career as a university professor, music and theater critic, member of Parliament, and author. He is well known for two popular BBC television series on philosophy. Among his internationally acclaimed books are The Story of Philosophy, The Philosophy of Schopenhauer, and Aspects of Wagner. He lives in London.