Tannhäuser

Tannhäuser is a dramatic poem by Richard Wagner, adapted from his opera of the same name, written in the 19th century. The story follows Tannhäuser, a Minstrel Knight who, after succumbing to temptation in the Venusberg, reveals his sins in a song contest and embarks on a pilgrimage to Rome seeking absolution from the Pope. This work is notable for its exploration of themes such as redemption and the conflict between sacred and profane love.