Christopher Mcintosh - The Swan King

The Swan King is the biography of one of the most enigmatic figures of the 19th century, described by Verlaine as 'the only true king of his century'. A man of wildly eccentric temperament and touched by a rare, imaginative genius, Ludwig II of Bavaria is remembered both for his patronage of Richard Wagner and for the fabulous palaces which he created as part of a dream-world to escape the responsibilities of state. In realization of his fantasies, he created a ferment of creativity among artists and craftsmen, while his neglect of Bavaria's political interests made powerful enemies among those critical of his self-indulgence and excesses. At the age of 40, declared insane in a plot to depose him, Ludwig died in mysterious circumstances.Met 36 illustraties.Voor de inhoud: zie foto 2.Auteur: Christopher McIntoshArtikelnummer : BF6937Categorie: Biografieën / Engelstalige boekenTaal: EngelsISBN: 07 1391 2049 / 97807 1391 2043Uitgever: Allan LaneDruk: 1Jaar: 1982Pagina's: 218Bindwijze: HardcoverAfmetingen: 15 x 24 cm.Conditie: Goed; geen stofomslag aanwezig; pagina 7 is geplakt (was los)Verzending: BrievenbuspostINCLUSIEF VERZENDKOSTEN