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Wagner's epic Ring of the Niebelungs stands as a focal point of nineteenth-century German art. Redemption or Annihilation? discusses the unusual structure of The Ring and major critical viewpoints, such as those of Friedrich Nietzsche and Theodor Adorno. An interpretation is presented in which Nietzsche's criticisms form the basis of a positive reading of The Ring, whose significance, structure, and meaning are still enthusiastically debated today.

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The Author: John Tietz is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University. He received his Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School. He has published numerous articles on various philosophical topics.

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