Ancient Rome in Early Opera |
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| Author:
| Ketterer, Robert C. |
| Series title: | Traditions Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-252-03378-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | University of Illinois Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $95.99 |
Book Description:
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The major historians of ancient Rome wrote their works in the firm belief that the exalted history of the Roman Empire provided plentiful lessons about individual behavior, inspiration for great souls, and warnings against evil ambitions, not to mention opportunities for rich comedy. The examples of Rome have often been resurrected for the opera ......
The major historians of ancient Rome wrote their works in the firm belief that the exalted history of the Roman Empire provided plentiful lessons about individual behavior, inspiration for great souls, and warnings against evil ambitions, not to mention opportunities for rich comedy. The examples of Rome have often been resurrected for the opera ......