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Edité par Philadelphia & London, J.B. Lippincott Company, 1931, 1931
Vendeur : Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 335, [1] p. illus., 2 port. (incl. front.) facsims. (incl. music) 23 cm. ; mauve cloth with dustjacket ; text in English ; Contents: Le Villi -- Edgar -- Manon Lescaut -- La Bohème -- Tosca -- Madama Butterfly -- La Fanciulla del West -- La Rondine -- Il Trittico -- Libretti not set to music -- Turandot. ; LC: ML410.P89; Dewey: 927.8 ; OCLC: 2085134 ; LCCN: 31-31709 ; "The letters are grouped according to the operas to which they refer, each section prefaced by an account by Giuseppi Adami of the vicissitudes of that opera. To lovers of music, they will be particularly interesting, as they throw valuable light on Puccini's success and popularity, not so easily won as many have imagined. in addition, these letters show the personality of the man, his family life, his love of sport, his swift changes from joy to gloom, his shattering disappointment at failure, his frank enjoyment of success. A thrilling volume for all opera-goers and music lovers."--dustjacket ; presents English translations of 240 letters ; foxing to flyleaf and title page ; slight wear to dustjacket, else FINE/VG. Book.