Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2010-04-04 Public domain in the USA. 219 Scrici 1891 Swaby, John H. Physiology of the Opera The opera in the abstract -- Of the tenore -- Of the primo basso -- Of the prima donna -- Of the barytone -- Of the suggeritore or prompter -- Before the curtain -- Of the opera in the concrete -- Après. Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Physiology of the Opera" by Scrici is a satirical exploration of the opera scene, written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into both the social and personal dynamics of opera performers, focusing on various character archetypes within the opera world, such as the tenor, prima donna, and basso, while offering a humorous critique of the individuals who frequent opera performances. Through its blend of observational humor and insightful commentary, the book presents a multifaceted view of opera, anchored in the theatrical extravagance of the time. The opening portion of the book introduces the themes and styles that Scrici will explore throughout. In the introduction, the author expresses a desire to provide an engaging reflection of opera life, emphasizing the social intrigue and personal quirks of its participants while maintaining a critical perspective of the established norms and attitudes surrounding the art form. Following this, the first chapter outlines the abstract concept of opera as being largely misunderstood by the public, and hints at the complexities and mysteries surrounding the lives of performers and the audience’s fascination with them. The specifics of various character types are touched upon, establishing a foundation for a deeper analysis of these operatic figures and allowing readers to anticipate a vibrant, if not chaotic, examination of the world of opera. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Opera -- Anecdotes ML Text Category: Humour Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: Music 156082 2025-07-13T06:38:07.633916 text/html 151997 2010-04-05T10:31:54 text/html 794991 2025-07-13T06:38:14.353922 application/epub+zip 796775 2025-07-13T06:38:10.267889 application/epub+zip 123718 2025-07-13T06:38:08.405939 application/epub+zip 1489009 2025-07-13T06:38:17.068886 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1472484 2025-07-13T06:38:12.893916 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178121 2022-09-14T15:19:21.475220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 131608 2025-07-13T06:38:06.994930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131535 2010-04-05T10:31:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 131526 2010-04-05T10:30:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21145 2025-07-13T06:38:17.210841 application/rdf+xml 12748 2025-07-13T06:38:08.900897 image/jpeg 3903 2025-07-13T06:38:08.650884 image/jpeg 52000 2010-04-05T10:32:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 710694 2010-04-05T10:32:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 51950 2010-04-05T10:32:06 application/octet-stream application/zip 773633 2025-07-13T06:38:07.711930 application/octet-stream application/zip