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.
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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: Marie Hartman, Branch, MI, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition, Stated. 1982 First Ed. Very good hardcover in good jacket. From the Metropolitan Opera Classics Library. Libretto by Hugo Von Hofmannsthal, story by Anthony Burgess, intro by George R. Marek. 204 pages, illustrated in b/w and color photographs. The MOCL asked some most renowned writers to retell the stories of operas in their own way, to bring the characters and the action to life for readers. Non-fiction. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 000220
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
Seller: Prairie Archives, Springfield, IL, U.S.A.
Very good minus, light shelfwear, slightly soiled Cloth Lightly edgeworn, lightly rubbed jacket. Seller Inventory # BOOKS036530
Seller: Archer's Used and Rare Books, Kent, OH, U.S.A.
Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Dust Jacket price-clipped. Dust jacket in mylar guard. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Music; Opera; ISBN: 0316568341. ISBN/EAN: 9780316568340. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 23585. Seller Inventory # 23585