Politics of Opera In Handel's Britain.

Politics of Opera In Handel's Britain.

McGeary, Thomas.

Cambridge Univ. Press  ©2013

Italian opera was very popular in England during the first part of the 18th century, led by the operas of Handel. This book explores the ways in which political commentators drew upon the themes of these operas to discuss and satirize the issues of the day. With an introduction, notes, bibliography and index. Five appendices. Four figures. Five tables.

xii, 407 p.; 25 cm.
Cloth

Language: English
ISBN: 110700988X
ISBN13: 9781107009882

Politics of Opera In Handel's Britain.

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