Project Gutenberg 2004-12-24 Public domain in the USA. 101 Runciman, John F. 1866 1916 Wagner Produced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Wagner" by John F. Runciman is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life and contributions of the renowned composer Richard Wagner, exploring both his formative years and his subsequent rise to fame in the world of music. The book indicates a focus on Wagner's artistic evolution and the influences that shaped his genius throughout his life. The opening of the text provides a backdrop for understanding the world in which Wagner was born, elucidating the musical landscape of early 19th-century Germany. It outlines Wagner's childhood in Leipzig, the loss of his father, the influence of his stepfather who was involved in the theatre, and hints at young Wagner's early aspirations that blended an interest in drama with the burgeoning musical scene around him. Early struggles with poverty and a passion for operatic conducting mark this stage of Wagner's life, highlighting his relentless determination to forge a path in music despite the challenges he faced. The narrative sets the stage for a detailed exploration of his works and the personal trials he encountered along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 ML Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: Music 182784 2025-07-06T09:44:54.433143 text/html 153138 2024-12-06T20:20:01 text/html 312397 2025-07-06T09:45:00.154138 application/epub+zip 313343 2025-07-06T09:44:57.215108 application/epub+zip 124148 2025-07-06T09:44:56.067127 application/epub+zip 562428 2025-07-06T09:45:02.403092 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 541769 2025-07-06T09:44:59.462121 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 201688 2022-09-07T16:27:36.842598 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158607 2025-07-06T09:44:53.934135 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 138953 2024-10-28T21:30:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16479 2025-07-06T09:45:02.526090 application/rdf+xml 10918 2025-07-06T09:44:56.548107 image/jpeg 2984 2025-07-06T09:44:56.305117 image/jpeg 306680 2025-07-06T09:44:54.493179 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog