Richard Wagner’s Prose Works, Volume 4: Art and Politics, published in 1880, explores the relationship between art and politics and how they can be used to shape society. Wagner believed that art should be a tool for social and political change, and that artists should actively participate in shaping the world. The book delves into Wagner’s views on the role of the artist, the impact of art on society, and the political issues of his time, including socialism and the role of the state in regulating artistic expression. (Google)