Stories from Wagner

"Stories from Wagner" by J. Walker McSpadden is a collection of stories that retell Wagner's famous operas in a way that's easy for young people to understand. It brings to life exciting adventures about gods, brave heroes, and magical beings. Inside, you'll find the stories of operas like "The Ring of the Nibelung," Tristan and Isolde, and "Parsifal." The book starts by taking us to a world of myths that gave Wagner the ideas for his operas. The earliest chapter tells the story of the Rhine-Gold, a treasure that everyone wants, and the trouble it causes when a greedy dwarf steals it from the playful Rhine-daughters. It gives hints about the big ideas in the collection love, greed, and wanting power and shows how gods and people interact. The retellings create a fun and fascinating tone, making young readers anticipate thrilling tales and lessons about right and wrong along the way.