Publisher's Synopsis
Poetic Gems From English Opera is a collection of lyrical poetry from various English operas compiled and edited by J. Walter Stoops and first published in 1877. The book contains a selection of the most beautiful and memorable songs and arias from popular English operas of the time, including works by Gilbert and Sullivan, Arthur Sullivan, and William S. Gilbert. The poems are arranged thematically, covering topics such as love, nature, and patriotism. Each poem is accompanied by a brief introduction and contextual information about the opera it comes from. The book is a treasure trove of English musical history and a must-read for lovers of opera and poetry alike.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.
