Wagner's Letters

Richard Wagner to Otto Wesendonck

Undated · Zurich

Letter

As Herr and Madame Wesendonck seem to have abandoned that footing of intimacy whereon they would drop in on us of an evening uninvited, I suppose we must ceremoniously inquire whether they perhaps could deign to take us unawares to-day, or — in case certain Professors have been given this day for imparting their learning to the gentleman and lady — whether we might expect a similar surprise to-morrow?

Richard Wagner

Source: Richard Wagner to Mathilde Wesendonck, translated by Ellis, No. 15

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