Chapter XVI · "Lohengrin"

Wolfram von Eschenbach's story of Loherangrin—Other sources of the Lohengrin legend—"Der jüngere Titurel" and "Le Chevalier au Cygne" —The plot of Wagner's opera—A mixture of myths—Relationship of the Figaro operas—Contradictions between "Lohengrin" and "Parsifal" —The forbidden question—Wagner's love of theatrical effect—The finale of "Tannhäuser,"—The law of taboo in "Lohengrin"—Jupiter and Semele—Cupid and Psyche—The saga of Skéaf—King Henry, the Fowler.