. . . I am living in complete retirement, and never speak about my past. Working—that is my main concern. . . .
Source: Letters of Richard Wagner: The Burrell Collection, ed. John N. Burk (Macmillan, 1950), No. 291
Wagner's Letters
Richard Wagner to Natalie Planer
October 21, 1867 · Lucerne
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Acknowledging the fire screen embroidered by Minna, Wagner explains to Natalie that he lives in complete retirement and never speaks of his past.