Visconti and the German dream: Romanticism, Wagner and the Nazi catastrophe in film
"This book explores the complex relationship between themes and ideals of German Romanticism; their impact on the Third Reich catastrophe; how the German Romantic movement led to Nazism, and contrasts the ways in which filmmakers have presented this continuum. Works discussed are Richard Wagner...
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Subito Delivery Service: | Order now. |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Jefferson, NC [u.a.]
McFarland
2012
|
| In: | Year: 2012 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Visconti, Luchino 1906-1976
/ Romance (Motif)
/ National Socialism (Motif)
/ Film
B Wagner, Richard 1813-1883 / Reception / Southern Italy (motif) / Film |
| Further subjects: | B
Motion pictures and music
B Visconti, Luchino (1906-1976) Criticism and interpretation B Motion Pictures (Germany) History 20th century B Romanticism (Germany) History 20th century B Romanticism (Germany) History 19th century B Motion pictures and literature B Motion picture music History and criticism B Fascism and culture (Germany) |
| Summary: | "This book explores the complex relationship between themes and ideals of German Romanticism; their impact on the Third Reich catastrophe; how the German Romantic movement led to Nazism, and contrasts the ways in which filmmakers have presented this continuum. Works discussed are Richard Wagner, Thomas Mann, Friedrich Nietzsche, Hans-Jürgen Syberberg, Ken Russell, Tony Palmer and others"--Provided by publisher |
|---|---|
| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-216) and index -- Includes filmography |
| Physical Description: | VII, 224 S., Ill. |
| ISBN: | 0786470305 |