Contributions

  • Humperdinck, Engelbert, 1854-1921. - Contributor
  • Metropolitan Opera Guild. - Contributor

Publication

1938 - Grosset & Dunlap, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

10,000 words, Guess

Page Count

40 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC782.3
  • LCCMT100.H9 L3

Description

Authorized by the Metropolitan Opera Guild, Inc. This book was written to encourage children to appreciate this opera. It does so by mixing the text of the story with sections of musical score from the opera. The story is presented exactly as it unfolds in the opera house. Having read and appreciate this story, the child may have more of an understanding of what is happening when viewing a performance of Humperdinck's famous opera. brief biography of the composer precedes the start of the "opera".

First Sentence

The First Act. Peter was a poor broom-maker who lived with his wife Gertrude at the edge of a big forest.

Subjects

Other Editions

  • Haensel and Gretel: the story of Humperdinck's opera.Grosset & Dunlap1938-01-01

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