Weep, Shudder, Die: On Opera and Poetry

By Gioia, Dana

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9781589881969
Publisher
Paul Dry Bks.


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Reviewed on November 1, 2024  |  Arts & Humanities

California poet laureate Gioia (99 Poems) asserts that words and the storyline matter in opera as essential partners to song, music, and visual effects. In this personal, rhapsodic reflection on the art form (Gioia's early passion for which distinguished him from other kids), he elevates the reputation of the libretto, a compressed, unsubtle narrative poem written to inspire musical composition. Operas are essentially interdi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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