Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of May 10, 1874

Overview

Illness and household friction narrow the day down to discomfort. Cosima’s cold and hoarseness leave her unable to speak, which troubles both of them, and the painter Maurer’s difficulties add to the strain before Wagner settles her with a reading from Freytag.

Content

Sunday, May 10:

At midday the Gross family, then much trouble with the painter Maurer. I catch cold and am again beset by hoarseness, which robs me entirely of my voice. R. is very sad about it, and I am also concerned, insofar as it makes me realize that I am no longer as sure of my health as I used to be. R. reads me something from Freytag, over which I fall asleep.