Tannhauser And The Mountain Of Venus: A Study In The Legend Of The Germanic Paradise

""Tannhauser and the Mountain of Venus: A Study in the Legend of the Germanic Paradise"" is a book written by Philip Stefan Barto. The book explores the legend of Tannhauser, a medieval German knight who supposedly visited the Mountain of Venus, a mythical paradise where the goddess Venus presides over a world of pleasure and sensuality. The author delves into the origins of the legend, tracing its roots back to ancient Germanic mythology and pagan beliefs. He examines how the story of Tannhauser evolved over time, becoming a popular theme in medieval literature and music, including Richard Wagner's famous opera ""Tannh�����user."" The book also explores the symbolism and meaning behind the legend, discussing how it reflects the Germanic ideal of a utopian paradise and the tension between earthly desires and spiritual ideals. Overall, ""Tannhauser and the Mountain of Venus"" provides a comprehensive and insightful analysis of one of the most enduring legends of Germanic folklore, shedding light on its historical, cultural, and philosophical significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.