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Opera from the Greek : studies in the poetics of appropriation / Michael Ewans.
| Author/creator | Ewans, Michael, 1946- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Aldershot, England ; Burlington, VT : Ashgate, ©2007. |
| Description | vii, 216 pages : music ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Il Ritorno d'Ulisse in Patria -- Iphigénie en Tauride -- Médée -- Elektra -- Oedipe -- King Priam -- The Bassarids -- Greek. |
| Abstract | This book explores how classical Greek tragedy and epic poetry have been appropriated in opera, through eight selected case studies. The author examines the issues through a comparative analysis of significant divergences of plot, character and dramatic strategy between source text, libretto and opera. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 203-212) and index. |
| LCCN | 2006033554 |
| ISBN | 9780754660996 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0754660990 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML1700 .E93 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |