THE PERFECT WAGNERITE

In Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung), Richard Wagner proposed to produce a myth in three complete dramas, preceded by a lengthy prelude. Though famous for his music, Wagner proved in this masterpiece that he was much more than a composer.
The philosophical theme of The Ring is as relevant today as when it was first written in summer 1848. Perhaps, more relevant then ever since Brexit -The United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, and The United States presidential...