Title: Imagined Germany
First published: 1999
Description: "Richard Wagner (1813-1883) has often been regarded as a symbol of "Germanness." Despite this view, few studies have been undertaken regarding his nationalistic thinking. Imagined Germany focuses on Wagner's idea of Deutschtum, especially during the unification of Germany, 1864-1871. Salmi discusses how Wagner defined Germanness, what stereotypes, ideas, and sentiments he attached to it, and what kind of state could realize Wagner's national ideals."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: German National characteristics, Historiography, History, Music, National characteristics, German, Nationalism, Philosophy and aesthetics, Political and social views, Wagner, richard, 1813-1883, Nationalism, germany, Germany, history, 1789-1900, Music, philosophy and aesthetics, Music, history and criticism, 19th century
Places: Germany
People: Richard Wagner (1813-1883)
Time periods: 19th century
LC classification: DD210 .S24 1999