Story of the Century Book

In Story of the Century: Wagner and the creation of the Ring, Michael Downes blends cultural history and biography to explore how Wagner’s epic masterpiece came into being, why it fascinates and divides audiences, and why it still matters today—set against the intrigue, ambition and controversy surrounding its creator.

• Explores one of the nineteenth century’s most ambitious and powerful stories
• Looks at Wagner as both a composer and master storyteller
• Tells the intriguing story of how The Ring was created against great odds
• Combines cultural history and biography in an accessible way
• Explains why The Ring continues to fascinate, divide and matter today
• Paperback book edition 336 pages produced by Faber

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