The Waning of Greco-Roman Operas in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Eras.
The article examines the decline of Greco-Roman operas in French opera during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, focusing on the shift from traditional to contemporary works reflecting political movements. It discusses the political significance of operas set in ancient Rome and Greece, influ...
| Publicado en: | Illinois Classical Studies Vol. 49; no. 1/2; pp. 212 - 261 |
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Spring-Fall2024
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