The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three Acts: Play Guide and Free Edition

The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three Acts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Wagner, Richard (1813–1883).

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"The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three Acts" by Richard Wagner is a German-language opera composed in 1840-1841. A sea captain cursed to sail forever can only be saved through the love of a faithful woman. Inspired by Wagner's own stormy sea voyage and Heinrich Heine's retelling of the legend, this work explores redemption through love. Wagner introduces leitmotifs—recurring musical themes—for characters and ideas, marking an early step toward his later groundbreaking operatic style.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Flying Dutchman (Der Fliegende Hollaender): Romantic Opera in Three Acts
• Author credits: Wagner, Richard (1813–1883)
• Catalogue language: de, English

Catalogue subjects

• Operas -- Librettos

Gutenberg collections

• Category: Music
• Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
• Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
• DE Drama
• DE Sachbuch
• Language Education
• Opera

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