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""A Book of Operas: Their Histories, Their Plots and Their Music"" by Henry Edward Krehbiel is a comprehensive guide to the world of opera. The book delves into the histories of various operas, detailing the composers, librettists, and performers involved in their creation. It also provides detailed synopses of each opera's plot, along with analyses of the music and its significance. Krehbiel's writing is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to both opera enthusiasts and newcomers to the genre. The book covers a wide range of operas, from the classics of Mozart and Verdi to lesser-known works by composers such as Gluck and Massenet. Overall, ""A Book of Operas"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the world of opera, providing a wealth of information and insight into some of the most beloved works in the genre.1909. The author examines the following operas: Il Barbiere di Siviglia; Le Nozze di Figaro; Die Zauberflote; Don Giovanni; Fidelio; Faust; Mefistofele; La Damnation de Faust; La Traviata; Aida; Der Freischutz; Tannhauser; Tristan und Isolde; Parsifal; Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg; Lohengrin; and Hansel und Gretel.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.