Well, opera began with an intent to resuscitate Greek drama, that is, modern opera as we know it.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: June 18, 1790 Death: November 17, 1856 |
“He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life.”
“Poetry is not an expression of the party line. It's that time of night, lying in bed, thinking what you really think, making the private world public, that's what the poet does.”