Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of November 29, 1870

Overview

Cosima's mother asks for a visit, but Cosima recoils from any separation from Tribschen and Wagner says he will undertake nothing without her. Toothache and piano practice accompany news of victories at Amiens and over Garibaldi. In the evening Nicht kapituliert is sent to Betz with Wagner's recommendation, while Frau Pohl's death adds a note of loss.

Content

Tuesday, November 29:

Letter from my mother, who wants me to visit her, but I shudder at the thought of any separation from Tribschen. R., to whom I confide the news, says that he has no intention of undertaking anything without me. Toothache, piano practice, news of two victories, in Amiens and over Garibaldi.

In the evening Nicht kapituliert sent off to the singer Betz with a letter of recommendation from R. (Frau Pohl has died.)