The Italian Opera In 1839 Its Latest Improvements And Existing Defects, Impartially Considered (1840)

""The Italian Opera in 1839: Its Latest Improvements and Existing Defects, Impartially Considered"" is a book written by J. Alfred Novello and published in 1840. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of Italian opera in 1839, including its latest improvements and existing defects. Novello's analysis is impartial, considering both the positive and negative aspects of the Italian opera at the time. The book covers a range of topics, including the quality of singers, the state of the orchestras, the staging and scenery, and the overall experience of attending an Italian opera. Novello's writing is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both experts and non-experts in the field of opera. Overall, ""The Italian Opera in 1839"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Italian opera in the 19th century.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.