Handel's Oratorios and Eighteenth-Century Thought

Smith, Ruth

Published by Cambridge University Press, (Cambridge), 1996

About this Item

Octavo size, 498 pp. From the jacket flap: "In this wide-ranging and challenging book, Ruth Smith shows that the words of Handel's oratorios reflect the events and ideas of their time and have far greater meaning than has hitherto been realised. She explores literature, music, aesthetics, politics and religion to reveal Handel's works as conduits for eighteenth-century thought and sensibility." ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full blue textured paper over boards, silver lettering on the spine, this the 1996 reprint (the first was published in 1995); binding octavo size (9 1/8" by 6 1/8"), pagination: [i-viii] ix-xiv, 1-484. The dust jacket with a wrap-around illustration on both boards (the spine not included), unclipped and unpriced, summary of book on the front flap, publisher's ad for two other books on the back flap. ___CONDITION: Volume fine overall, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; a very shallow dent at the bottom of the front board, else fine. The jacket also fine, clean, free of tears and wear. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Handel's Oratorios and Eighteenth-Century Thought
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, (Cambridge)
• Publication Date: 1996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Printing.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: fine
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