An Economist Best Book of 2007; Jonathan Carrrsquo;s The Wagner Clan proves; with the sweeping scope of a Wagnerian opera; that the history of Europe and that of the infamous composerrsquo;s family are inextricably intertwined. Carr presents not only Richard Wagner himself— musician; philosopher; philanderer; failed revolutionary; and virulent anti-Semite—but also a colorful cast of historical figures who feature in Wagnerrsquo;s story: Franz Liszt (whose illegitimate daughter Cosima married Wagner); Friedrich Nietzsche; Arthur Schopenhauer; Richard Strauss; Gustav Mahler; Arturo Toscanini; Joseph Goebbels; Hermann Gouml;ring; and the “Wolf rdquo; himself; Adolf Hitler; a passionate fan of the Masterrsquo;s music and an adopted uncle to Wagnerrsquo;s grandchildren. Wagnerrsquo;s British-born daughter-in-law; Winifred; was a close friend of Hitlerrsquo;s and seemed momentarily positioned to marry him after the death of her husband. All through the war the Bayreuth Festival; begun by the Master himself; was supported by Hitler; who had to fill the audience with fighting men and SS officers. After the warrsquo;s devastation; the festival was dark for a decade until Wagnerrsquo;s offspring—with characteristic ambition and cunning— revived it. The Wagner Clan is a riveting chronicle of the ascent; decline; and rehabilitation of the German nation and its most infamous family.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. VERY SATISFIEDBy JVI ordered three books. one for myself and two for my relatives. We are Maltese. so we could relate to many pictures shown. In fact the cover. displayed my Uncle. Fr. Michael Cefai.at his parish. St. Pauls Maltese Church. in the Corktown area of Detroit. This and many photos made it personal and enjoyable to look thru.I appreciate the great condition of the books and prompt delivery. Thank YouJV0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Maltese and from DetroitBy Antonia DrasinSo many memories. this book has pictures of family and friends I know. And places Ive been. It is worth the buy
