{"product_id":"9781400077786","title":"Puccini Without Excuses: A Refreshing Reassessment of the World's Most Popular Composer","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eBerger, William\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\/8\/2005\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003ePuccini is the most beloved composer of opera in the world: one quarter of all opera  performances in the U.S. are of his operas, his music pervades movie soundtracks,  and his plots have infiltrated our popular culture. But,  although Puccini’s art  still captivates audiences and the popularity of such works as \u003ci\u003eTosca, La Bohéme,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMadama Butterfly\u003c\/i\u003e has never waned, he has long been a victim of critical snobbery  and cultural marginalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this witty and informative guide for beginners and  fans alike, William Berger sets the record straight, reclaiming Puccini as a serious  artist. Combining his trademark irreverent humor with passionate enthusiasm, Berger  strikes just the right balance of introductory information and thought-provoking  analysis. He includes a biography, discussions of each opera, a glossary, fun facts  and anecdotes, and above all keen insight into Puccini’s enduring power. For anyone  who loves Puccini and for anyone who just wonders what all the fuss is about, \u003ci\u003ePuccini  Without Excuses\u003c\/i\u003e is funny, challenging, and always a pleasure to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eINCLUDES:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• Why Puccini’s art and its message of hope is crucial to our world today\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• How Anglo  audiences often miss the mythic significance of his operas\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• The use of his music  as shorthand in films, from \u003ci\u003eA Room with a View \u003c\/i\u003eto \u003ci\u003eFatal Attraction\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A scene-by scene  analysis of each opera\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e• A guide to the wealth of available recordings, books, and  videos\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43412825604351,"sku":"9781400077786","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9781400077786_s600x595.jpg?v=1775588232","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9781400077786","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}