Wagner's Ring of the Nibelung: A Companion
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"An important work for Wagnerites and musical scholars."―Choice There had long been a need for a modern English translation of Wagner’s Ring―a version that would be reliable and readable yet at the same time be a true reflection of the literary quality of the German libretto. First published in 1993, this acclaimed translation, which follows the verse form of the original exactly, filled that niche. It reads smoothly and idiomatically, yet is the result of prolonged thought and deep back- ground knowledge.
The translation is accompanied by Stewart Spencer’s introductory essay on the libretto and a series of s
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Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
Release date: 1 October 2010
ISBN-10 : 0500281947 | ISBN-13: 9780500281949
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Release date: 1 October 2010
ISBN-10 : 0500281947 | ISBN-13: 9780500281949