The romantic world of Puccini : a new critical appraisal of the operas /
"Giacomo Puccini, composer of some of the world's most popular operas, was also a literary person who based his librettos on existing works of literature. The author argues that the majority of Puccini's operas compose a grand cycle that finds its roots in the romance genre of 12th ce...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Jefferson, N.C. :
McFarland,
[2009]
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| Summary: | "Giacomo Puccini, composer of some of the world's most popular operas, was also a literary person who based his librettos on existing works of literature. The author argues that the majority of Puccini's operas compose a grand cycle that finds its roots in the romance genre of 12th century France. This book offers fresh perspective on Puccini's legacy"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | vii, 299 pages ; 26 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786444823 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786444827 (softcover : alk. paper) |