Publisher's Synopsis
Wagner As I Knew Him is a memoir written by Ferdinand Christian Wilhelm Praeger, originally published in 1892. Praeger was a musician and music critic who had a personal relationship with the famous composer Richard Wagner. In this book, Praeger recounts his experiences with Wagner, including their conversations about music, art, and philosophy. He also provides insight into Wagner's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. Praeger's memoir offers a unique perspective on one of the most influential composers in history and provides a glimpse into the world of 19th-century music and art.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.