Nero in Opera

Librettos as Transformations of Ancient Sources

By:

Gesine Manuwald

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Transformationen Der Antike

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This book considers the story of Nero and Octavia, as told in the pseudo-Senecan Octavia and the works of ancient historiographers, and its reception in (early) modern opera and some related examples of other performative genres. In total the study assembles more than 30 performative texts (including 22 librettos), ranging chronologically from L'incoronazione di Poppea in 1642/43 until the early 20th century, and provides detailed information on all of them. In a close examination of the libretto (and dramatic) texts, the study shows the impact and development of this fascinating story from the beginnings of historical opera onwards. The volume demonstrates the various transformations of the characters of Nero and his wives and of the depiction of their relationship over the centuries, and it looks at the tension between “historical” elements and genre conventions. The book is therefore of relevance to literary scholars as well as to readers interested in the evolution of Nero’s image in present-day media.

Author Biography:

Gesine Manuwald, University College London, UK.

Release date NZ

May 21st, 2013

Author

Gesine Manuwald

Audiences

Professional & Vocational
Professional & Vocational

Pages

418

Series

Transformationen Der Antike

ISBN-13

9783110317138

Product ID

21291041

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