{"product_id":"2026770001653-secondhand-the-wagner-companion","title":"The Wagner Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good         ,          price clipped\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive scholarly reference work, The Wagner Companion presents an authoritative and wide-ranging examination of the life, music, and enduring legacy of the German composer Richard Wagner. Edited by Peter Burbidge and Richard Sutton, the volume brings together essays from leading musicologists and critics, each illuminating a distinct facet of Wagner's art — from the philosophical underpinnings of his music dramas to the revolutionary staging demands of his operas. Written with academic rigor yet accessible prose, it details the historical and cultural contexts that shaped works such as The Ring Cycle, Tristan und Isolde, and Parsifal, while also addressing the controversies and contradictions that have surrounded Wagner's reputation. The collection argues for a nuanced understanding of Wagner's towering influence on Western music and theatre, making it an indispensable resource for students, performers, and devoted enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887898636507,"sku":"2026770001653-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6df4c624-72d2-4a7e-9e8c-b789c5e02542.png?v=1781748302","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770001653-secondhand-the-wagner-companion","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}