Read: Carl Friedrich Glasenapp's 6 Volume "Life Of Richard Wagner"

The first major Wagner Biography, Glasenapp's 6 volume Life Of Richard Wagner may no longer be considered the most reliable review of Wagner's life but it is at least of historical interest - even if translated by the idiosyncratic Ellis.

Volume one below. Follow the links to read the other five volumes:

Volume 2

Volume 3

Volume 4

Volume 5

Volume 6