Parsifal: Story and Analysis of Wagner's Great Opera

By H. R. (Hugh Reginald) Haweis

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

In a world of magic and spiritual battles, an innocent hero must confront a sorcerer and heal a wounded king, discovering the power of sacrifice and redemption.

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Literature Music Performing Arts/Film

Released

2007-01-04

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Summary

"Parsifal: Story and Analysis of Wagner's Great Opera" by H. R. Haweis is a book that examines Wagner's famous opera. Published in the early 1900's, the story explains the opera's themes, characters, and plot, and dives into its religious symbols and what it says about being human. It looks closely at the opera's three parts and presents Parsifal, an innocent person, as someone caught up in the magical world of the Grail and a battle between what's right and wrong. The book highlights important characters like Amfortas, a hurt king, and Kundry, a character who represents the struggle between wanting something and finding forgiveness. As our main character faces a dangerous sorcerer and learns how to help Amfortas heal, we find themes of sacrifice, being pure, and waking up spiritually. Through powerful descriptions and emotion, the author brings Wagner's work to life, encouraging readers to see its philosophical and artistic importance.