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The Ring of Truth: The Wisdom of Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung Book

The Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times. Roger Scruton's brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of Wagner's masterpiece - with its themes of love, death, sacrifice and freedom - shows how, ultimately, it expresses the truth about the human condition. 'The ideal interpreter of the Ring ...a fascinating and valuable study ...absorbing and convincing' -  Sunday Times 'Highly original and penetrating ...tremendous'  - Tim Blanning, Literary Review 'A rich, historical account ...After reading this book, only the most unadventurous reader would turn down the chance to see Wagner's masterpiece' - Economist 'A brilliant gallop through the master's religious, musical and philosophical contexts' - Sue Prideaux, Spectator 'Scruton is one of the finest philosopher-musicians since Schopenhauer' - Jonathan Gaisman, StandpointRead More

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    'The ideal interpreter of the Ring ...a fascinating and valuable study ...absorbing and convincing' Sunday Times The Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times. Roger Scruton's brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of Wagner's masterpiece - with its themes of love, death, sacrifice and freedom - shows how, ultimately, it expresses the truth about the human condition. 'Highly original and penetrating ...tremendous' Tim Blanning, Literary Review 'A rich, historical account ...After reading this book, only the most unadventurous reader would turn down the chance to see Wagner's masterpiece' Economist 'A brilliant gallop through the master's religious, musical and philosophical contexts' Sue Prideaux, Spectator 'Scruton is one of the finest philosopher-musicians since Schopenhauer' Jonathan Gaisman, Standpoint

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    The Ring of Truth : Paperback : Penguin Books Ltd : 9780141980720 : : 01 Jun 2017 : 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. 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.

  • 0141980729
  • 9780141980720
  • Scruton, Roger
  • 1 June 2017
  • Penguin
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 416
  • 1
  • Book
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