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Performed throughout Europe during the eighteenth century, Italian heroic opera, or opera seria, was the centurys most significant and popular musical art form, engaging such figures as Handel, Haydn, and Mozart. In Opera and Sovereignty, Martha Feldman takes a groundbreaking anthropological approach to the study of the genre. Employing a widely interdisciplinary argument that opera seria must be understood in light of the periods social and political upheavals, Opera and Sovereignty will continue to interest a broad range of scholars, from musicologists to historians of the Enlightenment.Opera and Sovereignty traces Italian operas shift from asserting sovereignty to fomenting questions about absolute ideals. Against the backdrop of eighteenthcentury Italian culture, Feldman shows how opera seria both reflected and affected the struggles of rulers to maintain sovereignty in an increasingly democratic world.A book of astounding breadth of subject matter, rich source materials, and provocative methodologies.Geoffrey Burgess, Current MusicologyOpera and Sovereignty is a massive achievement.Reinhard Strohm, Early Music
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I bought this book for my history-loving friend, and he can’t put it down! The way it transforms myths within the context of opera is fascinating. Highly informative and a unique take on Italian culture.
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Emily Chen
Interesting but a Bit Dense
This book has some great insights, but I found the writing style a bit heavy at times. There’s a lot to digest, which may not be for everyone. I appreciated the research, though!
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Marco Bellini
Perfect for Opera Fans!
As a big opera aficionado, I loved how this book connects the dots between myths and performances from the 1700s in Italy. The analysis is thorough, making it a valuable addition to my collection. Definitely worth a read!
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Sophie Martinez
Not What I Expected
I was looking for something lighter about Italian opera, but this book goes deep into myths and their implications. It’s well-written but a bit more academic than I hoped, which was a letdown for casual reading. Still, I learned a lot!
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David Thompson
Disappointed with the Delivery Time
I was excited to get this book but it arrived two weeks late. It’s a good read once I got it, but the wait was frustrating. The material itself is engaging, just wish the service was quicker.
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