UID:
almahu_9949242422402882
Format:
1 online resource (410 p.)
ISBN:
9783110317510
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9783110621129
Series Statement:
Transformationen der Antike , 24
Content:
This book considers the story of Nero and Octavia, as told in the pseudo-Senecan Octavia and the works of ancient historiographers, and its reception in (early) modern opera and some related examples of other performative genres. In total the study assembles more than 30 performative texts (including 22 librettos), ranging chronologically from L'incoronazione di Poppea in 1642/43 until the early 20th century, and provides detailed information on all of them. In a close examination of the libretto (and dramatic) texts, the study shows the impact and development of this fascinating story from the beginnings of historical opera onwards. The volume demonstrates the various transformations of the characters of Nero and his wives and of the depiction of their relationship over the centuries, and it looks at the tension between "historical" elements and genre conventions. The book is therefore of relevance to literary scholars as well as to readers interested in the evolution of Nero's image in present-day media.
Note:
Frontmatter --
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Preface and acknowledgements --
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Contents --
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1. Introduction --
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2. Nero in opera --
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3. Nero in pieces of other performative genres --
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4. Conclusions --
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Appendices --
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Bibliography
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Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
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In English.
In:
DGBA Backlist Art and Architecture 2000-2014 (EN), De Gruyter, 9783110621129
In:
DGBA Backlist Complete English Language 2000-2014 PART1, De Gruyter, 9783110238570
In:
DGBA Classics and Near East Studies 2000 - 2014, De Gruyter, 9783110636178
In:
E-BOOK GESAMTPAKET / COMPLETE PACKAGE 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110317350
In:
E-BOOK PACKAGE CLASSICAL STUDIES 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110317107
In:
E-BOOK PAKET ALTERTUMSWISS. 2013, De Gruyter, 9783110317091
Additional Edition:
ISBN 9783110317138
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1515/9783110317510
URL:
https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110317510
URL:
https://www.degruyter.com/isbn/9783110317510
