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The Rape Of Helen: A Mock Opera (1737)

The Rape Of Helen: A Mock Opera (1737)

Breval, John

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral MusicOpera

ISBN10: 1165582082
ISBN13: 9781165582082
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rape of Helen: A Mock Opera (1737) is a satirical play written by John Breval. The play is a parody of the classical Greek myth of the abduction of Helen of Troy, told through the form of an opera. The plot revolves around the love triangle between Paris, Helen, and Menelaus, and the ensuing war that erupts between Greece and Troy.Breval's version of the story takes a comedic approach, with absurd characters and situations that poke fun at the conventions of traditional opera. The play also includes commentary on contemporary politics and society, with references to the British monarchy and the ongoing conflict with France.Despite its humorous tone, The Rape of Helen also tackles serious themes such as love, jealousy, and war. The play is notable for its use of music and song, with Breval incorporating popular tunes of the time into the score.Overall, The Rape of Helen is a witty and entertaining satire that offers a unique take on a classic myth.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.

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