Imagined Germany
by Hannu Salmi · 1999
"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."--BOOK JACKET.
German National characteristicsHistoriographyHistoryMusicNational characteristics, GermanNationalismPhilosophy and aestheticsPolitical and social viewsWagner, richard, 1813-1883Nationalism, germanyGermany, history, 1789-1900Music, philosophy and aesthetics