The Rise and Development of Opera: Embracing a Comparative View of the Art in Italy (1912)

The Rise and Development of Opera is a book written by Joseph Goddard in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and evolution of opera, with a primary focus on its development in Italy. The author traces the roots of opera back to ancient Greece and explores its development through the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Goddard examines the various styles of opera that emerged in Italy, including the opera seria, opera buffa, and opera comique. He also discusses the contributions of notable composers such as Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, and Rossini. The book offers a comparative view of the art of opera in Italy, comparing it to the development of opera in other countries such as France, Germany, and England. The author examines the different styles and techniques used in each country and how they influenced the overall development of opera. Overall, The Rise and Development of Opera is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed history of the art form. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of opera, music history, or Italian culture.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.