| Author |
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 |
| Uniform Title |
Tristan und Isolde
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| Title |
Tristan and Isolda: Opera in Three Acts
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| Note |
The German text is not included in this eBook.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
EBook produced by Juliet Sutherland, Michel Boto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Tristan and Isolda: Opera in Three Acts" by Richard Wagner is a celebrated opera libretto written in the late 19th century. This book, which is primarily a dramatic libretto designed for musical performance, explores the timeless themes of love and tragedy through its ill-fated protagonists. The opera exemplifies Wagner's innovative approach to integrating music and narrative, making it a cornerstone of the operatic repertoire. The tale follows Tristan, a noble knight of Cornwall, who is tasked with escorting Isolda, the princess of Ireland, to marry his uncle, King Mark. However, Tristan is in love with Isolda, leading to a complex web of love, deceit, and tragedy. After a love potion mistakenly consumed by the pair ignites their passions, they engage in a forbidden affair that ultimately results in betrayal and heartbreak. As their respective loyalties to King Mark clash with their love for each other, the story escalates to a fatal conclusion where both lovers face the dire consequences of their actions. The opera culminates in a poignant ending, where the love between Tristan and Isolda transcends life and death, showcasing the profound yet destructive nature of their desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
ML: Music: Literature of music
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| Subject |
Operas -- Librettos
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| Subject |
Tristan (Legendary character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Iseult (Legendary character) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16250 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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