Richard Strauss, Salome by Derrick Puffett (English) Paperback Book

Description: Richard Strauss, Salome by Derrick Puffett Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description This full-length study of Salome is the first in English since Lawrence Gilman??'s introductory guide of 1907. The handbook presents an informative collection of historical, critical and analytical studies of one of Strauss??'s most familiar operas. Classic essays by Mario Praz and Richard Ellmann cover the literary background. How Strauss adopted Wilde??'s play for his libretto is discussed by Roland Tenschert in a fascinating essay which has been updated by Derrick Puffett. In three central analytical chapters, Derrick Puffett considers Salome in relation to Wagnerian music drama, Tethys Carpenter examines its tonal and dramatic structure, and Craig Ayrey analyses the final monologue. The last part of the book moves from analysis to criticism, with a review by John Williamson of the opera??'s critical reception and an interpretative essay by Robin Holloway. The book also contains a synopsis, bibliography, and discography; Strauss??'s little-known scenario for the ???Dance of the Seven Veils??? is reprinted as an appendix. Publisher Description This full-length study of Salome is the first in English since Lawrence Gilmans introductory guide of 1907. The handbook presents an informative collection of historical, critical and analytical studies of one of Strausss most familiar operas. Classic essays by Mario Praz and Richard Ellmann cover the literary background. How Strauss adopted Wildes play for his libretto is discussed by Roland Tenschert in a fascinating essay which has been updated by Derrick Puffett. In three central analytical chapters, Derrick Puffett considers Salome in relation to Wagnerian music drama, Tethys Carpenter examines its tonal and dramatic structure, and Craig Ayrey analyses the final monologue. The last part of the book moves from analysis to criticism, with a review by John Williamson of the operas critical reception and an interpretative essay by Robin Holloway. The book also contains a synopsis, bibliography, and discography; Strausss little-known scenario for the Dance of the Seven Veils is reprinted as an appendix. Details ISBN 0521359708 ISBN-13 9780521359702 Title Richard Strauss, Salome Author Derrick Puffett Format Paperback Year 1989 Pages 224 Publisher Cambridge University Press GE_Item_ID:7708485; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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