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Professor John Deathridge explores the posthumous reputation of Wagner in the 20th century

Professor John Deathridge explores the posthumous reputation of Wagner in the 20th century as interpreted by philosopher Theodor Adorno.

Wagner and Adorno

Professor John Deathridge explores the posthumous reputation of Wagner in the 20th Century as seen through the lens of the philosopher Theodor Adorno who had pertinent things to say about Wagner's appropriation by the fascists, his infamous anti-semitism, and the related issues of German culture post-World War 2, the culture industry and mass culture in general.

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