Story of the Century: Wagner / The Creation of the Ring By Michael Downes

The Ring is one of the most epic and compelling works of the nineteenth century. But the story of how Wagner created the work is one full of intrigue and triumphs against unlikely odds - as well as controversy, due to the composer's anti-semitic views and popularity with the Nazi party. Michael Downes combines cultural history and biography to offer this accessible and insightful introduction to The Ring and its mythology. Exploring why it fascinates and obsesses so many and horrifies others