Author : Koos Verkaik
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 22,20 MB
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1611606780
The end of the nineteenth century—the rich have great interest in the occult; tables dance everywhere, and ghosts speak in many a darkened room.
Author :
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 33,26 MB
Release : 2008-01-08
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9780300125986
It portrays the existential struggles and downfall of an entire people, the Burgundians, in a military conflict with the Huns and their king."--Jacket.
Author : P. Craig Russell
Publisher : Dark Horse Comics
Page : 453 pages
File Size : 30,73 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 1616554010
The Eisner Award-winning series, finally collected in one volume, presents one of the grandest stories of Western civilisation, one of the most explosive epics in the history of comics. Giants plot against gods, who in turn tear human lovers apart, the lives of great warriors are ruined and countless people are slain in the name of love and gold. This re-telling of the Ring Cycle marks a new high point in the career of this true artist's artist, and features a lavish index of production notes, sketches and commmentaries.
Author : Daniel Bussier Shumway
Publisher : Alpha Edition
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,5 MB
Release : 2023-01-28
Category :
ISBN : 9789356784512
The Nibelungenlied, has been regarded as significant work throughout human history, and in order to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to ensure its preservation by republishing this book in a contemporary format for both current and future generations. This entire book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not made from scanned copies, the text is readable and clear.
Author : Fraser Hunter
Publisher :
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 40,20 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Classical antiquities
ISBN : 9781908332028
The Traprain Law treasure from east Lothian in south-east Scotland is the most dramatic hoard of late Roman Hacksilber yet found. The interpretation of these bent, broken and crushed silver fragments has long been debated. Were they loot broken up by uncultured barbarians, or some form of diplomatic gift? This volume places the phenomenon in the wider context of late Roman silver use, considers Britain either side of the frontier in the late fourth and fifth century, and then expands across the Roman world, analysing topics such as the role of late Roman silver vessels and the nature of donatives and diplomatic gifts to people inside and outside the empire. A series of authors debate the enigmatic and peculiarly British habit of clipping late Roman silver coins, and present new data. NB: The publisher appears to have confused the ISBN of this book with that of the book The Antiquarian Rediscovery of the Antonine Wall (9781908332004).
Author : T. Darren
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 37,28 MB
Release : 2005-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595354254
A treasure is taken by force. The Rhine-gold has been fashioned into a ring of dominion! Thereafter, crime after crime is committed in vain attempts by gods and mortals alike to possess its power of influence. However, each attempt must be paid for by crushing personal loss that serves only, to drive the pursuer ever more fiercely to possess the cursed artifact. In the heart of this web of tragedy, a god struggles with the destiny that he himself had wrought for his kind. Having touched the Rhine-gold, no peace is possible for him until he has won the weapon that he hopes to wield in the struggle to avert ultimate disaster to the gods. As his schemes to regain the lost treasure become ever more complex, his losses become ever more terrible. Unheeding of the price revealed to him, he rages on until he has to ask: is the prize worth the loss of his mortal son and his immortal daughter?
Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher :
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 20,82 MB
Release : 1888
Category : Operas
ISBN :
Author : Peter Bassett
Publisher : Wakefield Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 11,53 MB
Release : 2003
Category :
ISBN : 9781862546240
This accessible text guides novice and seasoned opera listeners alike through Richard Wagner's renowned Ring cycle. To aid in understanding this complex and often contradictory work, a modern-day prose translation of its four component operas is provided, as is an explanation of "The Nibelung's Ring's mythological background, Wagner's creative process, and the ideas conveyed throughout each component. A section reviewing its numerous musical themes and how they bind the cycle together musically is also included. Rarely seen lithographs by artist Hugo Braune illustrate the story.
Author : Francis G. Gentry
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 32,26 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Nibelungen
ISBN : 0815317859
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Richard Wagner
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 16,14 MB
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Music
ISBN :
Richard Wagner's magnum opus, 'The Ring of the Nibelung (Illustrated Edition)', is a monumental four-part opera that weaves together Norse mythology and Germanic folklore in a tale of power, love, and destiny. Wagner's intricate libretto and masterful composition intertwine themes of greed, redemption, and the struggle for ultimate power, creating a rich tapestry of sound and story that has captivated audiences for generations. The lush orchestration and complex character development make this work a true masterpiece of the Romantic opera genre. The illustrated edition enhances the reading experience by providing vivid visual representations of Wagner's mythical world. Richard Wagner, known for his innovative approach to opera and his groundbreaking theories on music drama, drew inspiration from ancient mythologies and medieval legends to create 'The Ring of the Nibelung'. His deep interest in philosophy and his revolutionary ideas on music as a dramatic force are evident in the epic scale and emotional depth of this work. Fans of opera, mythology, and classical music will be enraptured by Richard Wagner's 'The Ring of the Nibelung (Illustrated Edition)'. This definitive edition brings to life Wagner's vision of a world filled with gods, heroes, and mythical creatures, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a profound and immersive literary experience.
