The Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister

The Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister
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Publisher : Lexington Books
Total Pages : 259
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ISBN-10 : 9781666957358
ISBN-13 : 1666957356
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Book Synopsis The Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister by : Judith Barger

Download or read book The Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister written by Judith Barger and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2024-05-15 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the role of the ubiquitous nurse character found in over one hundred operas and provides insight into opera nurses’ unique musical and dramatic journey from servant to sister, and women’s perceived place and status on the opera stage and in society.


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