The Fairy Queen
An Opera
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:8th May '14
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
First published in 1931, this book presents the text of Thomas Purcell's opera The Fairy Queen.
First published in 1931, this book presents the text of Thomas Purcell's opera The Fairy Queen, which was performed in this form as an acted adaptation at the New Theatre, Cambridge from 10-14 February 1931. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Purcell and Shakespeare.First published in 1931, this book presents the text of Thomas Purcell's opera The Fairy Queen, which was performed in this form as an acted adaptation at the New Theatre, Cambridge from 10-14 February 1931. Purcell based his opera on A Midsummer Night's Dream and this version was altered to incorporate more dialogue from Shakespeare's play in place of changes made by an anonymous librettist in 1692. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Purcell and Shakespeare.
ISBN: 9781107634121
Dimensions: 178mm x 127mm x 5mm
Weight: 90g
82 pages