Project Gutenberg 2015-03-14 Public domain in the USA. 289 McSpadden, J. Walker (Joseph Walker) 1874 1960 Walker, Joseph McSpadden, Joseph Walker Wagner, Richard 1813 1883 Wagner, Wilhelm Richard Wagner, R. (Richard) Drach, Wilhelm Stories from Wagner Introduction -- The ring of the curse -- Parsifal the pure -- Lohengrin, the swan knight -- Tannhäuser, the knight of song -- The master singers -- Rienzi, the last of the tribunes -- The flying Dutchman -- Tristan and Isolde. Produced by Al Haines "Stories from Wagner" by J. Walker McSpadden is a collection of retellings of Wagner's operas written in the early 20th century. The work aims to make the intricate stories of these renowned operas accessible to younger audiences, recounting tales filled with gods, heroes, and mythical creatures. This particular volume covers several key operas, including "The Ring of the Nibelung," "Tristan and Isolde," and "Parsifal," among others, aiming to capture the essence and grandeur of Wagner's original narratives. The opening of "Stories from Wagner" introduces the reader to the rich mythological landscape that inspired Wagner's operas. It begins with a captivating account of the Rhine-Gold and the conflict that arises from its coveted power, featuring the playful Rhine-daughters and the greedy dwarf Alberich’s theft of the treasure. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the broader themes of love, greed, and ambition, showcasing the interactions between the divine and the mortal, ultimately laying the groundwork for the epic tales and characters that will be further explored throughout the collection. The tone is inviting and engaging, suggesting that young readers can expect both adventure and moral lessons woven into these timeless stories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Operas -- Stories, plots, etc. -- Juvenile literature Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Operas. Selections -- Juvenile literature PZ ML Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore 502135 2025-08-19T05:12:29.143055 text/html 495523 2024-10-24T11:41:10 text/html 1216679 2025-08-19T05:12:42.071957 application/epub+zip 1379234 2025-01-19T05:16:41.748264 application/pdf 478225 2025-01-19T05:16:29.598286 application/pdf 1227576 2025-08-19T05:12:34.412026 application/epub+zip 244651 2025-08-19T05:12:31.192036 application/epub+zip 1356622 2025-08-19T05:12:46.206932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1336537 2025-08-19T05:12:40.026964 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358735 2022-09-21T12:03:08.119958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 401020 2025-08-19T05:12:27.845028 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 402969 2015-03-14T21:57:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 401783 2015-03-14T21:57:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 401833 2015-03-14T21:57:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27717 2025-08-19T05:12:46.363926 application/rdf+xml 392553 2025-08-19T05:12:27.622100 text/x-rst 392553 2015-03-14T21:57:28 text/x-rst 28377 2025-08-19T05:12:32.078008 image/jpeg 3407 2025-08-19T05:12:31.633004 image/jpeg 152068 2015-03-14T21:57:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 151789 2015-03-14T21:57:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 1182169 2015-03-14T21:57:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 1164138 2015-03-14T21:57:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 151765 2015-03-14T21:57:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 1175960 2025-08-19T05:12:29.212021 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 de.wikipedia en.wikipedia