Stories from the Great Metropolitan Operas (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419113376)

""Stories From the Great Metropolitan Operas"" by Helen Dike is a collection of tales based on the most famous operas performed at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. The book provides a brief summary of each opera's plot, followed by a retelling of the story in a narrative format. The stories are written in a simple and accessible style, making them suitable for readers of all ages. Each chapter includes beautiful illustrations that bring the characters and scenes to life. The book covers a wide range of operas, from classics such as ""Carmen"" and ""La Boheme"" to more modern works like ""Nixon in China"" and ""The Ghosts of Versailles."" Whether you're an opera enthusiast or simply looking for engaging stories, ""Stories From the Great Metropolitan Operas"" is a delightful read that will transport you to the world of grand opera.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Helen Dike
ISBN-10: 1419113372
ISBN-13: 9781419113376
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 244
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d