Tristan and Isolda: Opera in Three Acts by Richard Wagner
"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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About this eBook
| Author | Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Tristan und Isolde |
| Title | Tristan and Isolda: Opera in Three Acts |
| Note | The German text is not included in this eBook. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tristan_und_Isolde |
| Credits | EBook produced by Juliet Sutherland, Michel Boto and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Operas -- Librettos |
| Subject | Tristan (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Iseult (Legendary character) -- Drama |
| 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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