The Case of Wagner
- First published
- 1888
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Case of Wagner" by Friedrich Nietzsche is a book published in 1888. Subtitled "A Musician's Problem," it marks Nietzsche's dramatic break with composer Richard Wagner, whom he once admired. Nietzsche critiques Wagner's involvement with nationalism and antisemitism, while presenting him as a symptom of a broader European disease: nihilism. The work showcases Nietzsche's skills as a music critic and explores art's relationship to humanity's future health, standing in sharp contrast to his earlier praise of Wagner.
- Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #52166. The Case of Wagner on Wikipedia.
