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2004-09-01
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Frost, William Henry
1863
1902
The Wagner Story Book: Firelight Tales of the Great Music Dramas
The stolen treasure -- The daughter of the god -- The hero who knew no fear -- The end of the ring -- The knight of the swan -- The prize of a song -- The blood-red sail -- The love potion -- The minstrel knight -- The King of the Grail -- The ashes.
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"The Wagner Story Book: Firelight Tales of the Great Music Dramas" by William Henry Frost is a collection of imaginative tales inspired by the operatic works of Richard Wagner, likely written in the early 20th century. The book intertwines stories of gods, heroes, and magical adventures, inviting readers into a world filled with vibrant characters like water nymphs, dwarfs, and powerful deities, echoing the themes present in Wagner's operas. The opening of the book introduces a storytelling scenario between a narrator and a little girl, where the narrator details enchanting tales drawn from myth and folklore, such as the one about a stolen treasure guarded by nymphs and the selfish dwarf who covets gold. As they gaze into the fire, the narrator conjures vivid images of the characters, including nymphs who frolic unaware of danger and the crafty dwarf with malicious intentions. The narration effortlessly blends the act of storytelling with the imagery evoked by the fire, setting up a magical atmosphere where ancient mythos comes to life, promising readers a rich tapestry of adventure as the stories progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Operas -- Stories, plots, etc.
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Stories, plots, etc.
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Adventure
Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: Music
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