Nurse in History and Opera: From Servant to Sister

By Judith Barger

This book explores the role of the ubiquitous nurse character found in over one hundred operas and provides insight into opera nurses' unique musical and dramatic journey from servant to sister, and women's perceived place and status on the opera stage and in society.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1666957348
• ISBN13: 9781666957341
• Release Date: May 2024
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"