Product Description
Hardcover, published by T Werner Laurie, in this reprint ( combined Edition) 1947. Originally 1944.
Gives the story in text form, in English of 154 major operas and operettas, as well as short biographies of the composers. Illustrated, and arranged alphabetically by composer. Every major opera is included.
Incidents are shown in the order they appear in the stage version, in cases where the libretto is based on an older work, the 'opera story version' is the version given.
Period gift inscription inside front cover ( a list of names , presumably those who gifted it, Foyles Bookshop label inside front endpaes also)