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  • History of the Opera From Its Origin in Italy to the Present Time With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe

    IT has often been said, and notably, by J. J. Rousseau, and after him, with characteristic exaggeration, by R. Wagner, that "Opera" does not mean so much a musical work, as a musical, poetical, and spectacular work all at once; that "Opera" in fact, is "the work," par excellence, to the production of which all the arts are necessary.[1] The very titles of the earliest operas prove this notion to ... Read more

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  • HISTORY OF THE OPERA

    "History of the Opera" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of opera as an art form. The book delves into the origins of opera, tracing its roots from the early 17th century to its development through various cultural and historical contexts. Edwards provides insightful analysis of key composers, notable operas, and the impact of societal changes on the genre. ... Read more

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  • The Life of Rossini

    "The Life of Rossini" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a captivating biography that delves into the life and works of the renowned Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Edwards provides a detailed account of Rossini's early years, his rise to fame, and the impact of his operas on the music world. The book not only explores Rossini's artistic genius but also offers insights into his personality, ... Read more

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  • Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 1

    "Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a captivating exploration of the rich tapestry of Parisian life. The book delves into the historical evolution of the city, highlighting its architectural marvels, cultural landmarks, and the vibrant personalities that have shaped its identity. Edwards paints a vivid picture of Paris, from its medieval roots ... Read more

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  • Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 2

    "Old and New Paris: Its History, Its People, and Its Places, v. 2" by H. Sutherland Edwards offers a captivating exploration of Paris, delving into its rich history and vibrant culture. The book paints a vivid picture of the city, showcasing its evolution from a medieval settlement to a bustling modern metropolis. Edwards meticulously details the lives of notable figures and the architectural ... Read more

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  • The Belkin Tales

    Translated by Sutherland Edwards ...
    Series series World Classics
    The short story collection "The Belkin Tales" consists of five unrelated stories told by various narrators to a landowner who has recently died. Ivan Belkin, the landowner, was a strange and mysterious man, who indulged in the collection of stories. Here, Pushkin has included military figures, rich businessmen and ordinary people, who find themselves in extraordinary situations. The Belkin Prize ... Read more

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  • The Queen of Spades, and Other Stories

    The Snowstorm, The Undertaker, Peter the Great's Negro

    Series series Salon & Steppe
    Complete and unabridged, with 12 full-page plates by Edvard Munch, Wilhelm Leibl and Moritz Daniel Oppenheim. An officer who never gambles hears of an old countess who knows three winning cards, and destroys himself finding out. With it are the other tales - the stationmaster's daughter, the shot, the blizzard. Pushkin wrote prose the way nobody in Russia had before, plain and fast, and every ... Read more

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  • The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School

    The Library of Alexandria is an independent small business publishing house. We specialize in bringing back to live rare, historical and ancient Books. This includes manuscripts such as: classical fiction, philosophy, science, Religion, folklore, mythology, history, literature, politics and sacred texts, in addition to Secret and esoteric subjects, such as: occult, freemasonry, alchemy, hermetic, ... Read more

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  • History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the present Time

    Enriched edition. With Anecdotes of the Most Celebrated Composers and Vocalists of Europe

    In "History of the Opera from its Origin in Italy to the Present Time," H. Sutherland Edwards meticulously catalogs the evolution of opera from its nascent stages in the Italian Renaissance to its contemporary developments. Writing with a blend of erudition and elegance, Edwards employs a chronological narrative that not only highlights significant composers, operas, and historical milestones but ... Read more

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  • Old and New Paris: Its History, its People and its Places (Complete)

    A PARISIAN who is not rich enough to keep a distinguished chef of his own will occasionally order a dainty dinner to be forwarded to him from some hotel or restaurant; and in these cases the repast, as soon as it is ready, is sometimes put into a hackney cab and driven to the house of the consignee by the cocher, who is not unaccustomed to find this “fare” more remunerative than the fare he ... Read more

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  • Barchester Towers

    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    Barchester Towers, Trollope's most popular novel, is the second of the six Chronicles of Barsetshire. The Chronicles follow the intrigues of ambition and love in the cathedral town of Barchester. Trollope was of course interested in the Church, that pillar of Victorian society - in its susceptibility to corruption, hypocrisy, and blinkered conservatism - but the Barsetshire novels are no more ... Read more

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  • The Life of Rossini

    Enriched edition. Unraveling the Musical Legacy of an Opera Genius

    In "The Life of Rossini," H. Sutherland Edwards offers a rich biographical account of the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini, immersing readers in the vibrant world of 19th-century opera. Edwards employs a narrative style that is both elegantly descriptive and analytically insightful, weaving together Rossini's personal anecdotes with critiques of his musical oeuvre. The work stands as a crucial ... Read more

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