The Ring of Truth

'The ideal interpreter of the Ring ... a fascinating and valuable study ... absorbing and convincing' Sunday Times

The Ring of the Nibelungis one of the greatest works of art created in modern times. RogerScruton's brilliant and passionate exploration of the drama, music,symbolism and philosophy of Wagner's masterpiece - with its themes oflove, death, sacrifice and freedom - shows how, ultimately, it expressesthe truth about the human condition.

'Highly original and penetrating ... tremendous' Tim Blanning, Literary Review

'Arich, historical account ... After reading this book, only the mostunadventurous reader would turn down the chance to see Wagner'smasterpiece' Economist

'A brilliant gallop through the master's religious, musical and philosophical contexts' Sue Prideaux, Spectator

'Scruton is one of the finest philosopher-musicians since Schopenhauer' Jonathan Gaisman, Standpoint

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Admirably lucid ... a perceptive and detailed account ... constantly enlightening commentary