Wagner at Home

Name: Wagner at Home
Author: Judith Gautier

By Judith Gautier

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The author offers a close, personal portrait of Richard Wagner at home, combining travel anecdotes, correspondence, and intimate scenes of rehearsal and composition. She recounts visits to his lakeside and Bayreuth residences, describes his salon and family, reproduces letters and musical analyses of passages from Parsifal and other scores, and captures the social atmosphere among admirers and critics. The narrative alternates between evocative description, technical reflections on motifs and orchestration, and impressions of Wagner's character and daily habits, yielding a vivid, anecdotal study of the composer’s domestic and creative life.

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Judith Gautier

Judith Gautier (1845-1917) was a French author, poet, and translator, known for her contributions to literature that often explored themes of Eastern culture and aesthetics. She was a prominent figure in the literary circles of her time and was particularly influenced by her interest in Japan and Chinese culture. Gautier's notable works include "The Daughter of Heaven," a dramatic exploration of Chinese themes, and "Richard Wagner and His Poetical Work, from 'Rienzi' to 'Parsifal,'" which reflects her engagement with music and poetry. Her writings often blend poetic language with rich cultural narratives, making her a unique voice in 19th-century literature.