Richard Wagner’s Religion and Art, found in Volume 6 of his collected prose works, is a central text exploring his ideas about the relationship between art, religion, and society. It is part of a larger body of his writings that also include essays on the Bayreuth Festival, critiques of publishers, and reflections on his own operas. The work reflects Wagner’s views on the power of art, particularly music, to elevate the human spirit and shape moral consciousness. (Google)