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Why did Friedrich Nietzsche detest Richard Wagner's composition "Parsifal"?

Why did Friedrich Nietzsche detest Richard Wagner's composition "Parsifal"?

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Friedrich Nietzsche's relationship with Richard Wagner was complex and multifaceted. While Nietzsche initially admired Wagner and considered him a mentor figure, their relationship eventually deteriorated, leading to Nietzsche's strong criticism of Wagner's later works, including "Parsifal." There are several reasons why Nietzsche detested "Parsifal":

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