Ballad Opera /

Examines the history of the ballad opera in and after 1728. Gives special attention to the influences, topics, and themes of ballad operas.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Gagey, Edmond Mcadoo (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Columbia University Press, [1937]
Colección:Columbia University Studies in English and Comparative Literature ; 130
Temas:
LITERARY CRITICISM / Drama.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Low Life and the Musical Background
  • 3. The Beggar's Opera and Polly
  • 4. Other Continental and English Influences
  • 5. Low-Life Operas
  • 6. Pastoral and Village Operas
  • 7. Farce and Intrigue
  • 8. Satire and Burlesque
  • 9. Topical Operas: Social Scandal and Politics
  • 10. Other Ballad Operas: 1728-1800
  • Notes
  • Bibliography of Ballad Operas
  • General Bibliography
  • Index

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