Ballad Opera / / Edmond Mcadoo Gagey.
Examines the history of the ballad opera in and after 1728. Gives special attention to the influences, topics, and themes of ballad operas.
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter CUP eBook Package Archive 1898-1999 (pre Pub) |
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Place / Publishing House: | New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [1937] ©1937 |
Year of Publication: | 1937 |
Language: | English |
Series: | Columbia University Studies in English and Comparative Literature ;
130 |
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
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Other title: | Frontmatter -- Preface -- Contents -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Low Life and the Musical Background -- 3. The Beggar's Opera and Polly -- 4. Other Continental and English Influences -- 5. Low-Life Operas -- 6. Pastoral and Village Operas -- 7. Farce and Intrigue -- 8. Satire and Burlesque -- 9. Topical Operas: Social Scandal and Politics -- 10. Other Ballad Operas: 1728-1800 -- Notes -- Bibliography of Ballad Operas -- General Bibliography -- Index |
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Summary: | Examines the history of the ballad opera in and after 1728. Gives special attention to the influences, topics, and themes of ballad operas. |
Format: | Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web. |
ISBN: | 9780231878753 9783110442489 |
DOI: | 10.7312/gage90440 |
Access: | restricted access |
Hierarchical level: | Monograph |
Statement of Responsibility: | Edmond Mcadoo Gagey. |