Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas /

Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas /

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Although widely regarded as the greatest operatic achievment of seventeenth-century England, Dido and Aeneas is surrounded by conflicting theories on it origin and chronology. In this thirtieth-anniversary edition of her groundbreaking book, Ellen T. Harris closely examines these theories and traces...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Harris, Ellen T. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Purcell, Henry, > 1659-1695. > Dido and Aeneas.
Aeneas > (Legendary character) > Drama > History and criticism.
Aeneas > (Legendary character)
Dido > (Legendary character) > Drama > History and criticism.
Dido and Aeneas (Purcell, Henry)
Dido (Legendary character)
Carthage (Extinct city) > Drama > History and criticism.
Tunisia > Carthage (Extinct city)
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Drama.
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Summary:Although widely regarded as the greatest operatic achievment of seventeenth-century England, Dido and Aeneas is surrounded by conflicting theories on it origin and chronology. In this thirtieth-anniversary edition of her groundbreaking book, Ellen T. Harris closely examines these theories and traces the performance history of the work, shedding light on the inherent mutability of this opera that continues to hold a fascination for audiences. -- Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:xvii, 238 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780190271664
0190271663
9780190271671
0190271671