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Book SynopsisEnglish National Opera Guides are ideal companions to the opera. They provide stimulating introductory articles together with the complete text of each opera in English and the original.
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Table of ContentsList of illustrations Richard Strauss and the unveiling of 'Salome' by Paul Banks Thematic Guide to 'Salome' 'Salome' libretto by Hedwig Lachmann 'Salome' English translation by Tom Hammond Hofmannsthal's 'Elektra': from drama to libretto by Kenneth Segar Elektra and the 'Elektra Complex' by Christopher Wintle Thematic Guide to 'Elektra' 'Elektra' libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal 'Elektra' English translation by Anthony Hose Strauss's Orchestra in 'Salome' and 'Elektra' by Jonathan Burton Discography Bibliography Contributors
