Publisher's Synopsis
The Master-Singers of Nuremberg: A Dramatic Poem is a work of literature written by the renowned German composer and playwright, Richard Wagner. Originally published in 1912, the book tells the story of a group of master singers in the city of Nuremberg, who compete in a singing contest to determine who is the best among them.The story follows the journey of the young knight Walther von Stolzing, who arrives in Nuremberg with the intention of participating in the contest. He falls in love with Eva, the daughter of a wealthy goldsmith, and must compete against her father's wishes to win her hand in marriage.As Walther prepares for the competition, he must navigate the complex rules and traditions of the master singers, who are fiercely protective of their craft. He faces opposition from the town's powerful guilds and must overcome their prejudice against him as an outsider.The Master-Singers of Nuremberg: A Dramatic Poem is a richly detailed and insightful exploration of German culture and society in the Middle Ages. It is a powerful testament to Wagner's skill as a writer and his enduring legacy as one of the greatest composers of all time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
