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.
| ISBN: | 9781433177385 |
| Publication date: | 28th February 2020 |
| Author: | Hannu Salmi |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang an imprint of Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 233 pages |
| Series: | German Life and Civilization |
| Genres: |
History Social and cultural history Oral history European history Literary theory Music |