| Description |
viii, 229 pages ; 24 cm |
| Series |
German life and civilization, 0899-9899 ; v. 29 |
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German life and civilization ; v. 29
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| Contents |
Pt. I. "What Is German?": Wagner's Nationalist Writings and the Possibility of a New Germany. Ch. 1. Wagner's Concept of the German Past. Ch. 2. The Home of the German Spirit. Ch. 3. The Gesamtkunstwerk and the Future Germany -- Pt. II. "Towards the Power of Germany...": Wagner's Political Activity and the Unification of Germany, 1864-1871. Ch. 4. Wagner in Munich, 1864-65. Ch. 5. A Political Outcast between Bavaria and Prussia. Ch. 6. "I Stir Them Ever to Strife..." -- Pt. III. The Paths of the Artist and the State Diverge. Ch. 7. Disappointment with the New Germany. Ch. 8. Bayreuth: Towards Immortality -- Epilogue: "My Kingdom Is Not of This World" |
| Summary |
"Richard Wagner (1813-1883) has often been regarded as a symbol of "Germanness." Despite this view, few studies have been undertaken regarding his nationalistic thinking. Imagined Germany focuses on Wagner's idea of Deutschtum, especially during the unification of Germany, 1864-1871. Salmi discusses how Wagner defined Germanness, what stereotypes, ideas, and sentiments he attached to it, and what kind of state could realize Wagner's national ideals."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [203]-225) and index |
| Subject |
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 -- Political and social views.
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Music -- 19th century -- Philosophy and aesthetics.
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National characteristics, German.
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Nationalism -- Germany -- History -- 19th century.
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| SUBJECT |
Germany -- Historiography.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008105287
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| LC no. |
98053632 |
| ISBN |
0820444162 (alk. paper) |
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