Autobiographical Memoir

The first-person account of Wagner's life from birth in 1813 through his exile in 1849, detailing his personal experiences, emotions, and self-reflection as preserved for family and trusted friends.

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Summaries

My Life — Volume 1

Wagner, Richard

This volume of Wagner's autobiography chronicles his life from birth in 1813 through his escape to Zürich in 1849, documenting his unconventional education, formative artistic influences, early conducting career across German cities, the creation of his first major operas, and his dramatic involvement in the Dresden May Revolution.

Autobiographical Memoir 27 min