Osmin's Rage: Philosophical Reflections on Opera, Drama, and Text
Language: English
Published by Cornell University Press, 1999
- Softcover
- New
Seller: Stahr Book Shoppe, Hamden, CT, U.S.A.Stahr Book Shoppe
AbeBooks seller since April 20, 2021
Condition: New
US$ 11.99
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
In his new concluding chapter, Peter Kivy advances his argument on behalf of a distinctive intellectual and musical character of opera before Mozart. He proposes that happy endings were a musical--as opposed to a dramatic--necessity for opera during this period and that Mozart's Idomeneo is properly enjoyed and judged only when listeners are attuned to its seventeenth and eighteenth-century forebears..
Seller Inventory # ABE-1776989593711
- Title
- Osmin's Rage: Philosophical Reflections on Opera, Drama, and Text
- Author
- Kivy, Peter
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0801485894
- ISBN 13
- 9780801485893
- Item weight
- 454 grams
- Dimensions
- 1.88 centimeters width by 15.24 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
In his new concluding chapter, Peter Kivy advances his argument on behalf of a distinctive intellectual and musical character of opera before Mozart. He proposes that happy endings were a musical―as opposed to a dramatic―necessity for opera during this period and that Mozart's Idomeneo is properly enjoyed and judged only when listeners are attuned to its seventeenth and eighteenth-century forebears.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Peter Kivy is Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers University and the author of Music Alone; Authenticities; and Sound and Semblance, all from Cornell.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Stahr Book Shoppe
Hamden, CT, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since April 20, 2021
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 9.88 |
Payment methods
Store description
Antiquarian, Collectible, and just good old books - specializing in American literature and religious books
Specialty
general, antiquarianSeller's business information
Stahr Book Shoppe
CT, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
Returns are accepted when initiated within 30 days of the estimated delivery date, for all reasons under AbeBooks' Return Policy. This includes
items that did not arrive, items received damaged, items not as described or incorrect items. Please see ABE's return policy for further information http://help.abebooks.com/refund-and-return-policy/
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days [M-F]. Shipped by USPS Media Mail unless expedited service is requested (additional fees apply). Shipping rates are based on books weighting 1-2 lbs. It additional amount is required we may contact you for extra amount due. By the same token, we will refund any excess shipping amount paid if we are able to ship your book at a lower cost.
For our customers outside of USA - it is recommended that you contact us before ordering the book so that we can give you an exact shipping rate..