Tales from the Operas by George Frederick Pardon

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Editor Pardon, George Frederick, 1824-1884
LoC No. 08011673
Title Tales from the Operas
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Lucrezia Borgia (Donizetti) -- Don Giovanni (Mozart) -- La traviata (Verdi) -- Don Pasquale (Donizetti) -- La somnambula (Bellini) -- L'elisir d'amore (Donizetti) -- Il barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini) -- Rigoletto (Verdi) -- I puritani (Bellini) -- La figlia del reggimento (Donizetti) -- Norma (Bellini) -- Roberto il diavolo (Meyerbeer) -- Il trovatore (Verdi) -- Ernani (Verdi) -- Martha (Flotow).
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Summary "Tales from the Operas" by George Frederick Pardon is a collection of operatic tales written in the mid-19th century. This work seeks to retell the narratives of famous operas in a graphic and engaging style, aiming to provide readers with an understanding of the plots behind celebrated operatic productions. The book features tales inspired by renowned works such as "Lucrezia Borgia," "Don Giovanni," and "La Traviata," capturing the essence of characters and stories beloved by audiences. The opening of "Tales from the Operas" introduces the story of "Lucrezia Borgia," set in the opulent atmosphere of Venice four hundred years ago during a lavish masked ball at the Palazzo Barberigo. Amidst the festivities, two young men, Gennaro and Orsini, share tales, mixing playful banter with hints of foreboding about the infamous Lucrezia Borgia. As Gennaro sleeps, a mysterious woman clad in black approaches him, ultimately revealing herself to be Lucrezia. The tension escalates as Gennaro's friends recognize her and accuse her of past crimes. In this dramatic encounter, the novel sets the stage for a complex exploration of love, betrayal, and the ominous legacy of the Borgia name, intertwining personal narratives with broader themes of fate and vengeance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
Subject Operas -- Stories, plots, etc.
Category Text
EBook-No. 57605
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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