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Wagner the polemicist
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Wagner: 15 facts about the great composer
8. Wagner the polemicist
It will come as no surprise to learn that Wagner was an opinionated man when it came to matters of artistic expression. In fact, he published several essays on his vision of a 'Gesamtkunstwerk' ('complete artwork') and his strong views on how they should be presented.
