A reprint of the first English paperback edition of Richard Wagner's autobiography.

'Idiosyncratic, humorous, enlightening and written by one of the finest conductors alive ... This is the book to buy if you are going to see Wagner or listen to

My Life - Volume 1, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions

“[An] intriguing exploration of the composer’s life and thought as exemplified by his music. An excellent biography.” —Library Journal Best known for th

I was born at Leipzig on the 22nd of May 1813, in a room on the second floor of the 'Red and White Lion,' and two days later was baptized at St. Thomas's Church