Giacomo Puccini: A Guide to ResearchEvaluates some 700 books and articles related to the composer's life and works. Entries are divided into 10 cross-referenced chapters, most with subheadings, with entries listed chronologically. Works in English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish are described. Appendices offer a guide to location of original manuscripts, and lists of organizations and museums, literary sources of Puccini's operas, and audio and video recordings. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
Contents
An Introduction | 3 |
Work List | 17 |
An Annotated Bibliography of Puccini Studies | 33 |
Biographies | 47 |
Letters | 77 |
Reference Materials | 91 |
Editions and Related Studies | 97 |
Individual Works | 105 |
Drama and Text | 243 |
Criticism and Reception Studies | 269 |
74 | 305 |
A Guide To Music Manuscripts And Other Autograph Materials | 317 |
77 | 318 |
Selected Institutional Resources | 323 |
The Literary Sources of Puccinis Operas | 327 |
Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions About Puccini and His Works | 331 |
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