Ebook: The Romantic World of Puccini: A New Critical Appraisal of the Operas

Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Part One; 1. Genre; 2. The World of the Rose Cycle; 3. The Dramatic Influences of Wagner and the Conclusion of the Rose Cycle; Part Two; 4. Le Villi; 5. Manon Lescaut; 6. La Bohème; 7. Tosca; 8. Madama Butterfly; 9. La Fanciulla del West; 10. La Rondine; 11. Il Tabarro; 12. Suor Angelica; 13. Turandot; 14. The Trouble with Turandot, and How to Fix It; 15. Conclusion; Appendix; Chapter Notes; Bibliography; Index.;"Giacomo Puccini, composer of some of the world's most popular operas, was also a literary person who based his librettos on existing works of literature. The author argues that the majority of Puccini's operas compose a grand cycle that finds its roots in the romance genre of 12th century France. This book offers fresh perspective on Puccini's legacy"--Provided by publisher.