Faner, Robert D.

Walt Whitman & Opera

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1951. Hardcover. viii, [4], 249 p.: music; 24 cm. Dark green cloth with gilt spine title and deocration. No dust jacket. The author examined "the nature and scope of the poet's interest in opera and . . . what the probable effect of that interest" on his poetry was. -- Preface, p. vi. A fascinating look at the musical world in the 19th century in and around New York City. Scarce. In Very Good+ Condition: cover is lightly soiled; corners bumped; pages are clean and tight. Very Good +. Item #009722

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