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No field in English Literature has received less attention than that of the heroic drama, and inseparably connected with this is the so-called literary opera, for the composers who wrote the one, also wrote the other. I have chronicled the rise and progress of the English opera from 1656, the date of its initial performance, until the introduction in 1710 of Italian librettos by Handel and his co-workers. Little or nothing has been written on the consecutive history of the Opera between those two dates. The works them selves are not easily available and for that reason I have given epitomes of the operas and I have collected many facts concerning this excrescence of literature. I have read every extant opera, many of which are to be found only in the library of the British Museum.
My indebtedness to the librarians of Havard and Cc lumbia Colleges, of the University of Pennsylvania, of the Congressional Library and of the British Museum, I grate fully acknowledge.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the emergence of English opera from 1656 to 1710, a period when the heroic drama rose to prominence. It examines the interplay between the two genres, revealing how composers like Purcell and Locke blended spoken dialogue with musical interludes. The author explores how the Restoration era's fascination with French romances influenced heroic plays and operas, leading to the development of elaborate plots, supernatural characters, and romantic themes. While discussing the operatic contributions of Dryden, the author highlights how the genre differed from its Italian counterpart in its emphasis on naturalism and intensity. Ultimately, this book deepens our understanding of the literary and musical landscape of this era, shedding light on the complex relationship between opera and heroic drama, and their enduring impact on English literature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330913369_0
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