Case Against Wagner, The

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Focusing on the conflict between admiration and critique, Nietzsche examines Wagner's music and artistic philosophy, arguing that they embody the decadence troubling Europe. Despite his enduring affection for Wagner as a person, Nietzsche ultimately urges a rejection of Wagner's artistic influence, highlighting a profound internal struggle. This work, one of Nietzsche's last and wittiest, reflects his complex relationship with Wagner, intertwining personal sentiment with a broader cultural critique.