The ideal interpreter of the Ring ... a fascinating and valuable study ... absorbing and convincing Sunday TimesThe Ring of the Nibelung is one of the greatest works of art created in modern times. Roger Scrutons brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music, symbolism and philosophy of Wagners masterpiece with its themes of love, death, sacrifice and freedom shows how, ultimately, it expresses the truth about the human condition. Highly original and penetrating ... tremendous Tim Blanning, Literary ReviewA rich, historical account ... After reading this book, only the most unadventurous reader would turn down the chance to see Wagners masterpiece EconomistA brilliant gallop through the masters religious, musical and philosophical contexts Sue Prideaux, SpectatorScruton is one of the finest philosophermusicians since Schopenhauer Jonathan Gaisman, Standpoint

Binding: Paperback;416 pages; Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd; Classification: AVGC5; Weight: 420 g; Dimensions: 201 x 139 x 25

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