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This scholarly examination of Italian operatic librettists spans nearly three centuries of cultural and political transformation. First published in 1991, Deirdre O'Grady's work traces the evolution of the Italian libretto from its 16th-century courtly origins through the 19th-century struggle for national unity and into the era of social realism. The study positions opera as a mirror reflecting literary climates, popular taste, and political aspirations of its time, while exploring how librettists functioned simultaneously as poets, dramatists, adaptors, and translators. By examining fundamental elements of Italian opera including heroic valour and character archetypes, O'Grady reveals how these works both expressed and challenged social conventions. Essential reading for scholars of opera history, Italian literature, and 19th-century cultural studies.

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Comprehensive history of the Italian libretto from 16th-century courtly origins through 19th-century national unity movements and social realism.

Analyses opera as a cultural mirror reflecting literary movements, public taste, and political aspirations across nearly 300 years of Italian history.

Examines the multifaceted role of operatic librettists as poets, dramatists, adaptors, and translators shaping Italian cultural expression.

Explores fundamental operatic elements including heroic valour, character types, and social commentary in Italian opera traditions.

Part of Routledge's Library Editions series focusing on art and culture in the nineteenth century, providing scholarly context for academic research.

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30 November 2018
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