Richard Strauss's Der Rosenkavalier inaugurated The Metropolitan Classics Library, a series of books honoring the one-hundredth anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera, and brought to its readers a greater understanding of opera as literature. The story was specially adapted for this volume by novelist Anthony Burgess. Included is the complete libretto in German and in English, and a wealth of illustrations, including photos from the Metropolitan Opera's production that was concurrent with this book (1982)
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Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Seller Inventory # M12P-01951
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # P01B-03633
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316568341I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316568341I3N00
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316568341I3N10
Seller: Aspen Book Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. This first edition of "Der Rosenkavalier" is housed in a durable slipcase, indicative of its deluxe edition status. The book itself appears well-preserved, with no visible inscriptions or library markings. The slipcase shows minimal wear, maintaining its structural integrity. The dust jacket condition is unknown, but the overall presentation suggests careful handling and storage, making it a valuable collectible. Seller Inventory # A5-B10-JRM-KU-0058
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 420187-20
Seller: BooksByLisa, Highland Park, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Book. Seller Inventory # ABE-1760917198756
Seller: Dorothy Meyer - Bookseller, Batavia, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Stated first edition. NOT an ex library book. 203 pages including the bibliography. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is not clipped. Seller Inventory # 339321
Seller: Abacus Bookshop, Pittsford, NY, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Illus. with photos (illustrator). 1st. 8vo, 203 pp., Story adaptation by Anthony Burgess., Introduction: "The Music of Poetry or the Poetry of Music?" by George R. Marek; "Richard Strauss And Hugo von Hofmannsthal: A Reevaluation" by George R. Marek; "The Cavalier of The Rose" by Anthony Burgess; "Der Rosenkavalier" with Synopsis by John Cox and Libretto by Hugo von Hoffmannsthal. Seller Inventory # 030738